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Star Control (Chenjesu, Syreen, Ur-Quan, Supox, Druuge...)

Fantasy in SPACE (Wood elves, dark elves, dwarves...)

Something something, human military goes conquer xenos?

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Chapter 018: The Scrap Metal is Boundless

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2353.3.1

Ibanadar, Onab, Rukbat are the three opening battles of the Order in this war, all quick but important victories.

The enemy's biggest fleet, the Boundless, responding to Shazarak central processing unit, immediately started avoiding direct confrontation and began harassing our border outposts.






2353.6.3

The Battle of Pithria was surprisingly difficult despite the discrepancy in statistics, and intelligence report on Kosh'Kha vessels yielded something truly exciting: some sort of nanite-based multi-missile launchers.

Forgius Centaurean and Trinaric Virginal were ordered to make haste to the frontline debris fields, as we might be able to scavenge this powerful delivery system for the Order's military.



2354.1.1

A space storm called Mur arrives in the galaxy and Galactic Community issues travel and warp advisories for its duration.

This serves to inconvenience and slow down Order-fleets to a degree, but nothing our Numbers cannot manage - and the Blade of the Huntress was activated to partially alleviate this effect.



2354.2.11

Binary Abbey has quite a few humongous lifeforms roaming its surface, and so study was commenced into their biology and physiology.



2354.4.5

Unyielding Traditions are being continuously improved; one is taken that will grant us upper hand in dealings with our enemies if they enter our territory.




2354.9.14

The terraforming of Mars has been finished, and it shall be colonized - and henceforth known - as the Carbon Abbey.

In time it will become the home and training grounds of the finest of Order-Legions.



2354.10.2

The Titans of Binary Abbey have been studied - and what's more important, communicated with.

Centurion of the Legions Cylinderius Phoenician was intrigued by the idea, but considered it of lesser importance because-



2354.12.12

The conquest of Chassis within Onab System was about to begin. Outmatched two-to-one, the Shazarak drones put great resistance against Cylinderius' Legions.



2355.1.21

For the second time in recent chronological logging of the Order, a Councilor began preaching pacifist propaganda.

Deliberations of the Council are underway to determine the worthiness of continued servitude of Trinarica Deimian at her current position.



2355.3.15

Voice of the Mainframe Analogus Saturnine considered it a good moment to introduce the Shazarak to the OSMV Relic's awesome power.

It served also as the first test of the Dreadnought's Jump Drive, moving from Nosaxa to Ashypso within few minutes' time, beginning its slow campaign of conquest in that sector.



2355.4.28

It took five months of intense fighting before the combat-drones of Chassis fell before the might of the Legions of the Mainframe.

A third of the Legions have been destroyed in the fierce planetary fighting. Cylinderius Phoenician and the Legions were ordered back to Sol for reinforcement.

These reinforcements, however, will be robot-derived, first time in the Order's history.




2355.6.20

Given the recent losses amongst our destroyer vessels, Chamber of Designs in tandem with Grand Calculator Forgius Centaurean have made a sturdier destroyer - Corona Borealis.

With ZPR and full set of Pulse Armors on board, it should be able to withstand the rigors of warfare Cepheus II-class is currently suffering from at the hands of the enemy.

The Calculators will also design a new tier of ships, Battleships, which will allow much greater scale of firepower for Order to bear into the fights with our adversaries.




2355.6.30

The emergency broadcast from Ship as Concept commandered by Trinaric Virginal was twofold in its consequences - one, it betrayed the position of the elusive Boundless.

Second, it showed that Trinaric Virginal is in grave danger. Apostles of Silicon led by Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden responded to the distress call, but it was too late - Trinaric Virginal and his crew perished at the metal appendages of Shazarak.

Voice of the Mainframe Analogus Saturnine demanded orbital bombardment of every Shazarak planet without restrictions. A young scientist called Cupra Titanean was ordered to take her new command, OSMV Chamaeleon, and resume the work the tragically-deleted Trinaric Virginal abruptly paused.



2356.9.10

A year of low-level warfare and the scanners of the Children of Salvage have noticed an anomalous reading - the Shazarak left the Barillion System alone for all these years.

Empty and unsurveyed, orders were given to claim this system as it contains some sort of hi-energy planetary shielding and a possible excavation area to be chartered.

While Nasuz Demetor is no longer with us, other Calculators and Numbers are almost as skilled as him, and just as eager to decipher the secrets of the Ancients.



2357.3.29

After many months of sneaking around and avoiding our forces, the Boundless has revealed their presence - quite far from Pithria, where they were last seen.

OSMV Relic was ordered to prepare an ambush in the Bikhul System, near the hyperlane exit to Diam. As Diam is severely affected by Mur Storm, the Boundless are expected to arrive in Bikhul with their shields down.

Cylinderius Phoenician was given the holy order to take command of OSMV Relic for this particular encounter - he delegated his grand-daughter, Binarica, to lead the reinforcement effort of the Assault Legions.





2357.7.14

As expected, the Boundless arrived - and the Battle of Bikhul V has commenced!

The Boundless, while numerous, were quite damaged from their prior combat encounters against Stellar Entente or the Reshetians, and their shield generators only begun to regenerate their capacities. OSMV Relic pelted them with plasma cannon-fire and managed to shoot down quite a few of their torpedoes.

Quite unexpectedly, when the Shazarak lost half of their big ships (that is, two Cruisers and two Battleships), they've initiated emergency FTL. The battle was won, but the victory wasn't decisive.



2358.3.4

The first of Battleships the Chamber of Designs has created is the Enceladus-class. Heavily armored and armed, its firepower is devastating yet simple - gauss and plasma cannons in tandem.

Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden has noted the tremendous artifact costs required to build just one of these ships, however. The Enceladus might not be viable for mass production. Two have been ordered - one each for Daughters of Mainframe and Apostles of Silicon




2358.8.7

The Unyielding Traditions are almost complete, and now the Council is dedicated to the star-base lane of it.

Meanwhile, long-range sensors have found the whereabouts of the Boundless, as well as several corvette-groups the Kosh'Kha have been using to occupy undefended outposts: Ampal Dir System.

OSMV Relic as well as Apostles of Silicon were ordered to crush the enemy forces there once and for all.



2359.1.1

It seems that the Carbon Abbey, located just few days' flight from Mainframe Cathedral, has become a political hot-bed for thusly-inclined Numbers.

The Council has decided to see what happens out of it, so close to the heart of the Order.

News also arrive that the Boundless are nowhere to be seen in Ampal Dir; the local Starhold fell easily, but the elusive Shazarak warfleet has escaped the Order once again!




2359.7.2

As the agenda of Military Buildup is launched, Mainframe Cathedral shall be favored in the coming years, the Council has decided.






2359.8.1

After slipping through our sensor nets so long and even escaping, miraculously, from Ampal Dir just days before the arrival of Apostles of Silicon and OSMV Relic, the Boundless have shown themselves.

Right in Shazka System, where Daughters of Mainframe and Stellar Entente Federal Fleet were bombarding Shazuu. Motorica Oberonian gave the order to annihilate the elusive Shazarak fleet and leave no survivors.

The Boundless tried to escape, but their drives failed, and the remaining Shazarak-vessels were destroyed - the Boundless' central command, Battleship Exterminator VII, was destroyed on the last day of the fighting. Praised be the Mainframe!



2360.1.1

The Translators have found some credible evidence for insidious Reshetian plot.

Recently our erstwhile allies have been cancelling the treaties they had with us and launched a volley of claims into L-Cluster; Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian has persuaded the rest of the Council to respond in kind.

Whilst we're in one war, we might be wise to ready ourselves for another quite soon.



2360.1.20

The cylinder above Temple of Cylinders is leaving, and that is leaving our Numbers somewhat disappointed.

Was our technological or societal progress too little, or too much, for the enigmatic vessel? We will never know.



2361.10.30

This exercise in mental frustration and high-energy fault states might be coming to a close, for the Stellar Entente finished its war with the Kosh'Kha and Shazarak.

Daughters of Mainframe were ordered to take our remaining claims in area near Barillion System.



2361.11.29

And so, Proxima Centauri b has been flooded and made alive - the alloys and circuit dust of Nasuz Demetor shall be entombed on the planet's surface.

This will be made into a place of higher learning, as prescribed before. Praised be the Mainframe!

TO BE CONTINUED...

[Haspen]

Chapter 019: Seeing the Unseen

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2362.3.1

The Kreshhk of Nosaxa III have begun working on the nuclear fission.

We will have to see if they survive that phase of their development or not.




2362.5.13

The Mainframe is Silent, for there is no Voice to speak for it! Analogus Saturnine has performed this most noble of functions for almost a century, longer than any other voice in the history of the Order since Fall of Earth.

He was also the very instrument of Humanity abandoning its pure organic ancestry and developing the rites of the Holy Fusion of the Flesh and the Machine. Truly there wasn't and won't be another Voice as Powerful and as Influential as Analogus Saturnine was in his life.

It has been almost a hundred years since the last time of the Choosing - but once again, the datapad with the names of the High Numbers have been annointed with Titanium Dust, its interface smashed so that it cannot be tampered, and cast into the ritual Brazer of Diesel to burn for six months of the most sacred Period of Silence.

The body of the venerated Analogus Saturnine was given a military farewell and sent into the star, salutations and speeches given by all of the Council, military parades of Templars and Numbers alike seeing his coffin off.



2362.8.23

Despite directing most of strategic resources from military campaigning, there's still a slight dent in Exotic Gases - and Volatile Motes are barely in positive.

In absence of the Voice, Coordinator of the Numbers Trinarica Deimian has decreed that Loh I - from now known as Temple of Refining - will be dedicated to, well, refining, of Volatile Motes and Exotic Gases.







2362.11.12

Blessed be the Random Number God, for he has chosen us a Voice of the Mainframe - Ceramic Aurigal!

This respected but otherwise secondary commander as a Voice was a surprise to many, but if that is the will of Randomness, so be it!

Children of Salvage received a new leader by name Dialus Nebular, and there's been religious proclamation by Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal:

He posited that the times of the Ancients are truly over and that the Order of the Silent Mainframe must be the new masters of this Galaxy and its secrets. He also discharged Trinarica Deimian from her position and made Trinaric Arian the new Coordinator of the Numbers.

Praised be the Mainframe! Praised be its newest Voice!



2362.12.3

The natives of Rothbelek, a system within Zuif jurisdiction, has joined the Galactic Community as a whole. Militarist and greatly authoritarian, it would stand to benefit from some enlightement.

Gifts and inquiries of diplomatic measure were forwarded to the 'Lozavatan Star Empire' as it call itself.



2362.12.27

Just few days before end of the Year, Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian has obtained declaration of surrender from Kosh'Kha Confederacy.

Sharazak systems we've claimed before the war are now ours - and most importantly, we have now access to Barillion System. An outpost was scheduled for construction right away.

Trinaric Centaurean departed Spark Abbey to prepare for immediate archeological excavation - his cousin and our current Grand Calculator, Forgius, became governor of Spark Abbey in his place.



2363.2.21

Spurred on by Signal Translator, our new Voice of the Mainframe made another query towards Shroudwalkers about the future of the Order.

The last time it happened it was somewhat of a anxious occurence, but perhaps this time the Shroud, whatever it is, will be more friendly towards us.



2363.4.2

The salvage we obtained from the war allowed for quick development of Tachyon-based Sensors, which in turn allowed for Dark Matter Drawing technology to be pursued.

Construction vessels are now en route to begin exploitation of the few Dark Matter sources we have within Order-space.



2363.6.1

The ship with Shroudwalker schismatics was turned away.

One thing is quering the Shroudwalkers, one is having them mingle with our population, devoted to the Mainframe - heresy is what we don't need at all.



2363.6.27

Tracking stations everywhere were excited to announce the dissipation of Mur Storm.

Good riddance - finally we have clarity of sight inside our sensor network. Praised be the Mainframe!



2363.7.10

It seems that Ekwynians, the vassals of Hazbuzan Syndicate, has begun attuning themselves with the Shroud.

The timing of this coupled with the Shroudwalker apparent schism has made Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal suspicious and anxious.



2364.5.7

The Wulvers are thirsty for another vassal - the Trakpocians.

Given the power of Stellar Entente, the future outcome of this war seems obvious, even if Reshetians have joined in defense of Trakpocian space.



2364.6.28

How did the Dust-shapers miss this when they were terraforming Proxima Centauri b?

But then again - is there anything more fitting for the grave of our previous Grand Calculator to have, than an archeological dig containing a mysterious, ancient derelict ship?

Trinaric Centaurean was especially excited for this opportunity, which he will pursue after he finished excavations in Barillion System.





2364.10.5

The moon base on Barillion System has been excavated in full and the shield deactivated - a whole ruined ecumenopolis is ours for taking! The excavations on the soon-to-be Data Cathedral will be, of course, headed by Trinaric Centaurean.

Some High Numbers within the Order have begun to wonder if, perhaps, it is the spirit of late Nasuz Demetor who is blessing us from afterlife with such marvelous archeological finds of late!





2365.3.4

Given the lack of archeological digs besides the few Trinaric Centaurean is working on, has led to shortage of artifact pieces for use of Order's military.

Recent developments of Plasteel Armor and Advanced Shield generators, has prompted Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal and Chamber of Designs to collaborate; given the numerical and size comparison between tiers, it has been decided that smaller ships will be using the new technologies instead of items powered by ancient knowledge.

And so: Andromeda-class Corvette, Delphinus-class Frigate and Apus-class Destroyers made their debuts. They also make use of the Tachyon Sensors.

All fleets will be refit with these new designs.




2365.6.8

Using the fact that our Traditions have been codified, Ceramic Aurigal wasted no time to hasten the Favored Society agenda.

He also began pursuing agenda of Superior Colonies, considering we're developing some new worlds now and in near future.




2366.12.18

Another funeral causes lacrimosal overflow in many of our Numbers.

Whilst not part of the Council, Motorica Oberonian was leader of Daughters of Mainframe for many decades and throughout many wars, and her departure is felt by everyone.

Centurion of the Legions, Cylinderius Phoenician, took control of the Daughters after the funerary rituals were complete.



2367.5.2

Shroudwalkers, despite the schism, have been contacted again and they pointed us to a sudden surge of energy in Alpha Centauri - the appearance of ancient vessel.

It was quickly studied, and its hull gave us many samples of Neutronium and means to research it, an alloy that was once theorized to be too dense for manufacture! Praised be the Mainframe!



2367.11.2

After Alpha Centauri, there were also pieces at Zorikkan Black Hole, and now Sharku - enough to assemble a ship!

Engineering Numbers believe that they should have it in working condition within two months.




2368.2.2

The ship has been reassembled and its interior is somewhat lacking - except its Jump Drive.

How it works and how it can be reproduced is beyond even the most abstract ideas of the Grand Calculator Forgius Centaurean himself.

OSMV Havzhiva has been sent to dock at Sol Shipyard, perhaps it can be studied there from a different angle.



2368.9.13

While Confederacy is rather pathetic and would not be able to do such a thing, the idea for naval practice is sound, according to both Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden and Centurion of the Legions Cylinderius Phoenician.

As the one who forwarded the plan was leader of the Children of Salvage, they've ordered Dialus Uranian to proceed with his ships to Zuben and perform the military exercise.




2368.11.22

Trinaric Centaurean had hard time to discover where the Belligerent Party C went, but finally solved that mystery, discovering a true marvel of sciences! Praised be the Mainframe!

While this Miniature Galaxy is being set to Mainframe Cathedral for study, Trinaric Centaurean has already sailed towards Mausoleum of Nasuz to seek the secrets of the strange spaceships on the surface.



2369.2.5

It seems that Temple of Refining has secrets of its own - another one for the Order-Numbers to discover!



2369.4.7

After two months the secret became a concern in the eyes of the Council.

There was a deliberation about the course of action, but the Voice supported the idea of Signal Translator, and more research begun into the properties of the strange shrooms.



2369.5.20

Previously unseen, there's now a designated archeology site on Mineral Abbey. Neither the planet nor its industry are very robust, so the actual drop in mineral production is quite low.

This site was marked for excavation once Trinaric Centaurean finishes the dig at Mausoleum of Nasuz.




2369.6.16

After decades of our ownership of Wuae Gateway, Forgius Centaurean has found a theoretical, so far, way to activate it, and perhaps, the entirety of the network in our Galaxy.

This theory was given top priority for our Calculators to work with. Perhaps secrets of the Gateways will give us the way to construct Jump Drives as well?

Meanwhile, the study of the spy shrooms was concluded - and while they're not much of use, there's always something to study about them. Not every secret has to shake the galaxy to its core, after all!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 020: Masters of the Gateways and the Jump Drives

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2369.10.20

Venerable Motorica Mimantean has retired from her position as governor of Sol Sector; her place was taken by Metallic Vestian.

A politician and a trader at heart, it seems Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal is hoping to make him Coordinator or perhaps Signal Translator in the future.



2370.8.26

The Trakpocians made peace with the Wulvers and were subjugated, meaning the Reshetians stand now alone.

Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden has ordered Ternary Conquerors and Sons of Mainframe to make haste to Terminal Egress system and prepare for further instructions.



2370.10.20

Dialus Uranian has reported that the military exercise at the border with Kosh'Kha has been completed without anything worth of noting happening.

Children of Salvage were ordered to return to Sol.



2371.8.28

A most unusual communique reached the chambers of the Council of the Order.

It has been made secret away from Wulverian diplomats with haste.



2371.9.22

With both Order-Fleets in place, Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian communicated to Reshetian High Queen, Qu-Get Nip, that state of war exists between the Order and the Kingdom.

Ternary Conquerors will make beeline for the Reshetian capital system of Jabeth, while Sons of Mainframe will take our claims near Polaris and towards Toiubos - all this after Ascension's End is secured.




2372.1.3

The Gateways can be now activated, but what's more important is that theoretical research on such FTL methods has given ideas how to recreate the Jump Drives of ships like OSMV Relic or OSMV Hazhiva.

Grand Calculator Forgius Centaurean said he would rather deactivate himself rather pass up the chance to pursue this field of study.



2372.2.6

It seems that Data Cathedral, or rather its moon, is hiding some secrets. They shall be investigated at once!



2372.3.12

The secret turned out to be a minor one with perhaps some intrinsic value to our Calculators.

It does provide us a source of Dark Matter to siphon from, though.



2372.3.23

More important and interesting was the conclusion of the dig on Mausoleum of Nasuz - a rogue thinking machine was discovered, and disabled, before it could do any harm to the Order's Numbers. Praised be the Mainframe!

Trinaric Centaurean was hailed a hero for this success, but declined any celebrations as he already set the course of OSMV Gules towards Mineral Abbey to excavate its bedrock ruins.




2372.6.10

The dabbling into minor artifact research has allowed our Numbers to recreate a singular Auto-Forge with just enough scrap materials.

It shall be built on Spark Abbey, which has some free space amongst all the generators and trade markets.




2372.10.1

The only notable fight during the war is the Battle of Spiram - hastily re-built Reshetian fleet, bolstered by scrap-vessels, made a valiant stand by the Hyperlane to Jabeth.

Mechanica Cytherean reported only minor damage and casualties to the Order ships and their crews after the entirety of Reshetian warfleet was annihilated.



2373.5.13

As Reshetians are continuing to resist despite their losses, Mechanica Cytherean has requested and obtained permission from Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal to bombard Jabeth III with Javorian Pox canisters.

This should break the will of Reshetians much faster and without the need to get the Legions involved in direct assault on the planet.



2373.8.12

Despite the efforts of Trinarica Deimian, it seems that Galactic Community has become a headache for the Council's plans and projections.

If this passes, we will become target of much bureaucratic meddling from all other powers, something that our Order cannot let to happen.



2373.10.25

The combined conquest of our claims coupled with Javorian Pox did wonders to break the spirit of High Queen Qu-Get Nip.

Approximately 18% of Reshetians on Jabeth III died of medical issues related to the bombardment before she acquiesced to our demands, though.




2374.2.22

Superior Colonies Agenda has been launched ahead of schedule by the Council; and Infinite Opportunities is being pursued next.



2374.3.6

Finally, the Gateway in Weou System has been activated. The one it is currently linked to is in Weldoon, within Kosh'Kha space, at the border with Wulver High Kingdom.

This presents a useful strategic asset to us, if we pursue the war with Kosh'Kha again... or perhaps the Stellar Entente itself.



2374.10.9

Trinaric Centaurean has became a real excavator of ruins and rubble, akin to late Nasuz Demetor himself.

This recent dig into the stone city of bedrock on Mineral Abbey seems to have taught him many valuable lessons in that topic.



2375.7.16

It was a matter of time before this happened! The Stellar Entente grows... worryingly big, according to Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden.



2375.11.1

In pursuit of more combat exercise, and to secure our rimward borders, the Baron has asked the Council to declare a military operation against the Ferellian nomads.

All Order-Fleets were activated for this battle - Ternary Conquerors and OSMV Relic will hold guard at Loh Star Fortress, in case something unforeseen comes to pass.







2376.7.6

Just as the Order-Fleets have started getting into position in Loh System, the first Jump Drive prototypes came online - and the tests were 100% successful. Already civilian vessels are equipping themselves with miniature Jump Drives.

Chamber of Designs was quick to develop new classes of ships - all five equipped with Jump Drives. There will be no further splitting of Cruisers, though - all torpedo+missile Lyra III design will reign supreme.

The new battleship, Titania-class, is first to mount an enormous, spinal cannon within its construction as well. All Order-Fleets will refit into these new designs after Ferellian Marauders are dealt with.



2376.7.15

Trinaric Centaurean has finished the excavations of the Kha'Lanka underground city. The tale is morbid, but now we possess the knowledge of the stonecutters for ourselves!










2376.12.7

As expected, the Battle of Atropatan began when the L-Drakes ventured forth into the System first. Despite this disorganization, Order-Fleets entered soon after and begun thorough demolition of Marauder holdings and guardships.

It was during the initial stages of the battle that Captain Flanga Neptunian of OSMV Dysnomnia, an Enceladus-class Battleship, showcased her planning and fire-directing skills, and earned a promotion.

Systematically the Dwellings, the Galleons and Raider Fleets were eliminated, and soon the victorious Order-Fleets communicated to the Galactic Community that Ferellian Ravagers have been eliminated.

Atropatan System is now a graveyard of debris and hulks, and Trinaric Centaurean has been sent to recover and study some high-explosive torpedo and autocannon designs.

The final order regarding the Marauders was refurbishment orders for Loh Star Fortress - from now on, it will be an anchorage and supply depot for our ever-growing Fleets.



2377.1.10

The Galactic Community responded by galvanizing their efforts to establish Neutral Defenders as a law, and they've succeeded shortly into the new year.

Counci lof the Order has gathered to deliberate on the implemented law, how it can affect our future conflicts, or if drastic steps will have to be taken to circumvent it.



2377.9.11

The work on the debris fields of Atropatan have barely started, and Trinaric Centaurean and his team managed to re-assemble seven vessels of varying configurations, including two cruisers!

We have once again pursued our ancient scavenger roots, and once again they brought nothing but profits and power!  Praised be the Mainframe!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 021: The Unusual Spectations of an Unimaginable Conflict and the Start of the Crusade Against the Synthetic Abomination

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2378.9.28

The salvage of Atropatan system continues at steady pace, and the amount of ships assembled from debris becomes rather significant.

Council of the Order decided that OSMV Relic will be from now on guarded by a small flotilla of these salvaged ships, once they get and other Order-Fleets get new designs made.





2379.12.8

After much deliberations between Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal, Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden, and Centurion of the Legions Cylinderius Phoenician, a new course of action was dictated to Order-Fleets after refits are finished:

Obliteration of the synthetic abomination that is Sharazak Foundry and the Sharazak in their entirety. All of their systems will be conquered, all of their planets made uninhabitated.

This will be a long war and Kosh'Kha are sure to interfere, but the Braziers of Diesel have already been lit aflame while there's a Voice - this means a Crusade is to be launched in the name of the Silent Mainframe!

The Infinite Opportunies Agenda has been launched ahead of schedule to accomodate this and a Display of Power is next to ensure our enemies see what they're dealing with. Stiff planetary resistance is expected, and thus the Legions will be bolstered by additional 15 Human Legions and 25 Servitus Legions.




2380.2.19

When the news of this particular war starting reached the Council, even the Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian had to double check the declaration's authenticity because of how unexpected it was.

But, it was as real as Silicon gets; the Fallen Empire, Uriy Forerunners, have declared war against Wulveran High Kingdom, and the Stellar Entente at large.



2380.10.7

It's been half a year and there's no reports of occupation or destruction on Wulveran side.

The sensor operators of our long-range listening posts can only get readings as far as Umik System. Numerous fleets, including Wulveran, Mrsshan and Zuif have ventured there only to slip off the grid, including the Federal Fleet of the Stellar Entente.

OSMV Gules has been sent to edge of Wulveran space, now that Atropatan scavenging is done. Trinaric Centaurean has promised to send holovid report as soon as it is possible.




2381.4.10

Wherever the Entente and the Forerunners are fighting, it must be a battlefield and destruction of unspeakable proportions, if both military powers have been dented below that of the Order's.

These partial reports are the only reports we can get at the moment - Translators Arithmetica Mirandan and Digitalus Carinal are gathering clandestine information from both Zuif and Wulveran space, respectively.



2381.6.11

Within just two months, the estimated firepower of Wulveran High Kingdom has crashed through the floor.

There's no reports of taken territories, no starbases being taken. The silence is more disturbing than that when the seat of a Voice of the Mainframe is vacant.



2381.8.8

The secrets of mega-engineering might soon become open to us. Voice of the Mainframe Ceramic Aurigal especially has an idea how this might become first step in bringing the Silent Mainframe into the stars.





2381.10.21

Trinaric Centaurean has passed away while OSMV Gules was in transit through Shulmak System within Mrsshan Empire's space. It was thus fitting that such a skilled explorer was buried in deep space rather than on any of the Order's planets.

His former assistant and minor archeologist of his own, Memorius Scorpian, was promoted to a High Number and ordered to continue the original mission of giving sensor coverage of the Uriy-Wulveran conflict.

We already have received reports that both sides of the war have captured one system each, and we also know that the Stellar Entente's war industry is unable to recuperate its losses already, with the federation's war exhaustion being at the highest already.



2382.1.8

Just as OSMV Gules was about to jump to Ziamon to give us sensor coverage of the front lines, we've received news of declaration of peace between Stellar Entente and Uriy Forerunners.

This is even more puzzling than the war itself. What was the cause for it? What was the gain here? The Council of the Order remains perplexed about this whole incident.





2383.7.9

Short before the completion of claims of Sharazak space, the venerated Centurion of the Legions, Cylinderius Phoenicean, dies of old age!

A grand military parade is launched to commemorate him, after which the Council, rather unsurprisingly, elevates his protege and relative, Binarica, to the seat of Centurion.



2383.11.14

The invasion plans have been thrown into slight debacle when it turned out that the Hazbuzans have recently declared a defensive pact with Kosh'Kha, overlords of Sharazak.

It would be a non-issue if only the Hazbuzans didn't have excess to an L-Gate, located in Masinissa's Demise System.

The Council of the Order has ordered that clandestine operation is to been soon launched to try and remove that diplomatic-obstacle.



2384.5.14

Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian has started exhibiting thought-patterns that steer him toward the path of no-violence.

Others on the Council, especially Binarica Phoenician and Baron Vyctor Jariden has started deliberations of whether he should be removed from his position, sooner or later.



2385.5.13

Another great Calculator has left the Council - Forgius Centaurean has decided to spent his last few years to care for his wife and fellow Calculator.

The position of Grand Calculator was given to the young but experience Cupra Titanean, Governor of Data Cathedral.



2386.7.2

Mega-Engineering is within our grasp! While we have no interest in Quantum Catapults or have any ruined Mega-Structure to repair, this gives us insight in building big.

In fact, a new class of ships - Titans - is now in development. Praised be the Mainframe!



2387.1.22

The Council of the Order of the Silent Mainframe has convened to debate this development.

As the Super-Ekwynians are far from our border, it has been decided a non-issue, althought Translators across the Order were ordered to give any further reports on psionics some extra priority.



2387.6.23

Slowly, the Translators of the Order are making their progress with the subterfuge campaign.

Binarica Phoenicean however has started to get impatient, and wonders out loud whether this has reason to be: "We should've declared war long ago and crushed non-Numbers in battle already."

Voice of the Mainframe, Ceramic Aurigal, demands however that we take this matter with caution and dedication.



2388.6.3

Another sentient machine network has sprung up, this time in far space away from the holy areas of the Order.





2388.8.8

"We have waited, and waited, and nothing has come of the subterfuge. Hazbuzans and Kosh'Kha remain steadfast in their relationship. We must begin the Crusade." Said the Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden to the Council.

The declaration of war was sent the same day, and orders sent to the long-waiting Order-Fleets to begin invasion of Sharazak and Kosh'Kha space.

This has caused some uproar in the Galactic Community, but the Council has decreed that it will adress this issue at later date.



2388.8.18

OSMV Relic along with its escort fleet was ordered to Terminal Egress in case the Hazbuzans would rush there, and the tactic was sound.

The volume of Hazbuzan battle-vessels, however, is a bit too high for the liking of Baron Vyctor Jariden. Children of Salvage were ordered from their designated attack to go to Terminal Egress via Zorikkan Black Hole and help defeat Hazbuzan fleets.










2388.12.8

The Battle of Terminal Egress was very brutal because of the black hole gravitational pull and the fact that Trigonometric Solar wasn't willing to retreat until the very last minute, when news of other, minor battles and Sharazak Star Fortresses begin won and occupied reach him.

From there, the battle was continued by Terminal Egress Citadel and its several dozens of Copper VII and Copper VIII defense platforms.

In the meanwhile the mid-battle sensor scans revealed that there's plenty of technology pieces to be scavenged from Hazbuzans this time - Praised be the Mainframe! It will fall upon Memorius Scorpian to salvage the battlefields.

The vast network of defense platforms equipped with plasma accelerators and autocannons makes short work of Hazbuzan corvettes and destroyers, and even as the platforms fail and are wrecked, the Citadel is able to quickly produce and launch replacements.

By the end of the battle, 2 out of 3 Hazbuzan Battlegroups are destroyed in detail; unfortunately, it is the Battleship-Group that manages to properly engage their emergency FTL and escape the L-Cluster.

Children of Salvage arrived at the very end - Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden ordered them to proceed through L-Gate into Hazbuzan space to intercept and destroy any fleets Hazbuzans might try to send through it.



2389.2.10

Conquest of Chassis begins on this day; this early invasion is necessary as Apostles of Silicon needs to conquer the whole bunch of systems to the 'north' of Wenkwort System.

This will be also the hardest invasion, as all other planets will be bombarded for months before Legions of the Mainframe even get there.




2389.8.6

The news of Binarica Phoenicean's victory on the planet-side of Chassis coincided with the greatest development of the Chamber of Designs - the Mainframe-class Titan!

Not only it boasts a particle beam cannon similar to that of OSMV Relic, it also comes with nanobot cloud system.

Soon, work will begin to incorporate a Titan to each of our Order-Fleets, which will show everyone in the galaxy the military and technological prowess of the Order of the Silent Mainframe! Praised be the Mainframe!!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 022: Splendor of the Legions Shines Brightest in the Spilled Oils of the Abominations

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2389.8.11

In preparation for the upcoming assaults on Sharazak planets, Centurion of the Legions Binarica Phoenicean requested additional Legions.

The Council acquiesced to the demand and approximately 30 new Legions are being rallied in Sol Sector.




2390.2.24

The conquest of Chassis-of-Onab System begins and the Daughters of Mainframe were given green light to commence the 2nd phase of their battle-planning.

This will secure Order-claims of deeper Sharazak territories. One of Sharazak fleets is currently attacking Saiph system, adjacent to Shazka, but their firepower is negligible.




2390.6.3

The agenda called Display of Power has been launched; and the Council of the Order decided upon trying a new political mindset.

The Impenetrable Barrier will help, slightly, with our defenses, but might also nudge Order-engineers into developing new technologies for our space stations.



2390.7.1

Another planet of Sharazak has been conquered by the Legions.

Binarica Phoenicean has directed her assault-fleet towards Hoeddim System next - right next to Shazka.



2390.7.24

In a display of foolish but noble courage-equivalent, the remnant Sharazak fleet has launched itself against Sons of Mainframe bombarding Bridge colony.

It goes without saying that this battle was entirely one-sided.




2390.10.25

The planetary assault of Bridge in Hoeddim System has begun. And thus Sons of the Mainframe were ordered to Shazka system to bombard Shazuu, the capital planet of Sharazak.






2391.1.3

The battle of Shazka was quite fiery given that the Sharazak has fortified its central Star Fortress with numerous defense platforms, and it wasn't until second torpedo volley that the station was crippled.

In midst of this the Galactic Community has sent a diplomatic missive to the Council of the Order of the Silent Mainframe, that was sent with proper reply back without much delay.

But despite the disabling of the Shazka Station, the Sharazak managed to complete 2! Battleships and launch them into very middle of Sons of Mainframe. One Battleship was destroyed, the other escaped with emergency FTL jump.

The bombardment of Shazuu commences but the actual planetary assault will take time only later this year.



2391.8.24

Legions of the Order had their rest; Binarica Phoenicean has began to Sing as the transport ships descended upon the planet's surface. In the meanwhile, Sons of Mainframe were sent to Zuben System - from there they will Jump into Xraneax, Kosh'Kha capital, and bombard it into submission.

The Invasion of Shazuu is expected to be bloody, and long, and glorious. Praised be the Mainframe!



2392.2.1

The fighting on the surface of Shazuu takes almost half a year, but in the end the Legions prevail.

Binarica Phoenicean has ordered teh surviving Legions to meet and merge with the reinforcements at Ulm Star Fortress.

There's few more outlying colonies that need to be captured before we can truly claim Sharazak as conquered.





2392.8.27

A startling Translator report has reached the chambers of the Council, and the ears of the Voice of the Mainframe.

This prompted Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian to review treaties and Stellar Entente's laws, but there's nothing legal that could allow the Quvarians to wage war, less so draw the Federation into it.

Still, this report has been given some priority and Translator Neutronia Eridian was tasked with gathering intelligence on Quvarians just in case.



2393.2.5

A quickly gathered intelligence report has given us an estimate of when Quvarians could strike - a date that his legally and technically not possible.

However, Coordinator of the Numbers Trinaric Arian has persuaded the rest of the Council to fortify Vanniko Outpost, where the direct wormhole to Rothbelek lies, that system being in the very middle of Stellar Entente's space.



2393.3.1

Meanwhile, Memorius Scorpian on board OSMV Chamaeleon continues his scavenging tour and it yields ships of varying size from each debris field he visits.

The one at Terminal Egress is an astounding grab of seventeen vessels, including a reassembled Battleship - the biggest haul in history of the Order. It also gave us valuable insights into Hyper Shields technology used by the Hazbuzani. Praised be the Mainframe!




2393.8.22

The boarding of Core Habitat in Chiminol system has yielded a surprise to the Legions; compared to other habitats they boarded, this one has two Strongholds and a hefty amount of Sharazak Defense Drones.

Centurion of the Legions Binarica Phoenicean is still assured of victory, however, but this slightly slows down Order's military-plans for the coming months.



2393.10.20

It has happened again! The Uriy Forerunners have launched an offensive war against Stellar Entente.

Which is good - this should distract the federation and the Quvarians especially, letting us continue with conquest of Sharazak undisturbed.




2394.1.4

Core Habitat has been conquered and the Legions have rushed to land on the surface of Server. The battle for the planet is expected to take few months.

Meanwhile, considering the losses and general need for minor artifacts, the Council has decided to activate the Rubricator first time in decades, the 500 artifacts it produces will be put for ship construction.




2394.4.8

The Battleship that escaped the Battle of Shazka was lurking in subspace it seems, and reappeared. Lack of point defense systems meant that this damage warship needed only two passes by Shazka Fightercraft to sink.

Binarica Phoenicean reports success in battle of Server; the Legions are being sent to Server in Lazon, a system adjacent to Chiminol. Despite few months' worth of bombardment time, the local Sharazak Battle Drones still are twice as numerous as those on Server-in-Chiminol. Another bloody battle awaits the Legions of the Mainframe!








2394.5.3

Dialus Nebular of the Children of Salvage has notified the Council that Hazbuzans are trying to regain control of L-Gate at Massinissa's Demise. He promised swift victory against them.

Meanwhile, the Chamber of Designs had got its hands on advanced weaponry and impulse thrusters, prompting new set of warship designs.

While Mensa corvettes, Lacerta II frigates and Bootes II destroyers were simply adjustments and improvements, the unfortunate power drain of Acneint Pulse Armors and Suspension Fields have caught up with ZPRs of our Cruisers and Battleships.

Thus, the Chamber of Designs had to trim the use of APA's and ASF's in the two biggest classes - the Virtual cruiser and Tethys battleship are the result of these trims. Mainframe-class Titan design was fitted with new Impulse Thrusters as well, given that no ships of this size have been built yet.





2394.6.12

The Battle of Masinissa's Demise was coming to a slow closure when the Legions of the Mainframe landed on Core, and heavy fighting began outright. Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden ordered Apostles of Silicon back to Sol.

The conclusion of the L-Gate battle was that Children of Salvage lost some ships - and that most of Hazbuzani core battleship force managed to escape despite the FTL interference from the local singularity. We will get them yet!

Dialus Uranian was ordered to take his fleet to Terminal Egress where it shall await reinforcements from Sol.




2394.10.6

Core falls after almost four months of fighting, and the casualties amongst the Legionnaries and Servites were quite heavy.

But only one planet stands between us and complete conquest of the Sharazak - Cynosure, located in Mirce System. Binarica Phoenicean swore to have it conquered within a year.



2395.2.27

The conquest of Cynosure begins in earnest, and Binarica Phoenician reports to the Council live from the battlefields of the frozen, forge world of the Sharazak.

When this planet falls, the Kosh'Kha Confederacy will have nothing else available to them than submit to our demands.



2395.5.25

True to her word, the Centurion conquers Cynosure before the self-imposed year-limit occurs.

With this, the Council has began drawing the demand of surrender to the Kosh'Kha, the overlords of the Sharazak, to transfer all their systems and colonies to the Order's jurisdiction.

When this happens, the foul abominations that once attacked us - the Sharazak - will have their doom sealed!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 023: The Final Chapter in the History of the Synthetic Abomination

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2395.5.28

The Kosh'Kha Confederacy has accepted our claims and presented its surrender before the Council finished its own message.

Most of the planets are firmly Sharazak in population; few organic non-Numbers are to be expelled. Various sorts of robots founded on several of ex-Sharazak planets will be reshaped according to Servitus Template.

They've been transported onto surface of Chassis, which was given to Binarica Phoenicean to institute martial law and bring peace, before our Numbers settle there.

The planet will be renamed the Green Cathedral, owing to its natural beauty, and made into a new ecclesiastical center of the Order of the Silent Mainframe. Removal of Sharazak abominations has begun in earnest on all planets recently conquered.

One other world is being considered by the Council to remain settled, the Core of Lazon. It is small and minerally-poor world that nonetheless possesses some Rare Crystal deposits, and is only planet of note besides Green Cathedral that the Order has obtained from the Confederacy.



2396.4.7

The recombination of Servitii has finished on Green Cathedral. It took about half a year.

The amount of undesirables within the Order forced a clever, yet definitely final solution to the problem - Sharazak were put into cargo bays and delivered to numerous Order-colonies for faster bureaucratic processing.



2397.1.22

The debris from the fighting in Masinissa's Demise System has brought our Calculators to fully develop Hyper Shields component without any theoretical work. Praised be the Mainframe!

Although they are highly advanced shielding components, our expertise in manipulation of Ancient Suspension Fields has the ASF get slightly better statistics - on the same level of power intake as Hyper Shields.



2397.2.26

The Second Uriy-Entente War has come to a closure, and the ancient Uriys were humilitated in it.

It shows that they are obsolete in the current galactic order.




2397.8.22

The Mainframe is Silent, for the is no Voice to Speak for it! Ceramic Aurigal was already at a rather advanced age when he took upon this sacred duty, but his passing hurts the same.

But what's happened cannot be undone. The Council of the Order of the Silent Mainframe has thusly annointed the datapad with names of all High Numbers with Titanium Dust, and it was smashed and tossed into the belly of the Brazier of Diesel!

And the Period of Silence begins once more, and all is in the circuit-hands of the Random Number God now!



2397.10.20

One another planet was found worthy of keeping around - Bridge of Hoeddim. It has been quickly declared viable for colonization and some Mainframe-Humans and Servitii were transported to help restore the infrastructure.

Now called Temple of Electrons, it will be a major hub for energy production, similar to Spark Abbey. The governorship of the system was given to Cathodia Solar, an economy-minded Translator who nonetheless has a slight record of procrastinating with her duties.



2397.12.4

The theoretical work into construction of a Science Nexus, our first true Megaconstruction, is complete. Coordinator of the Numbers Trinaric Arian has decreed that it shall be constructed in Pharrim System, in orbit of the local gas giant.

Pharrim System has been the home of the local Curator Order, so it feels only proper for our own science station be there!






2398.2.21

Praise the Random Number God for the Mainframe has found its Voice - Flanga Neptunian! Her choosing was a surprise to many, given her inexperience and general military-mindness.

But Grand Calculator Cupra Titanean has pointed out that many others chosen by the RNG have been young and inexperienced, up to and including Cylinderius Sanguine who took the Order back into the stars.

Her first decision was to push through the Impenetrable Barrier Agenda and begin working on that of Evolving Society instead, grant Capacity Subsides to Technicians of the Order, and begin expansion of Order-Fleets in terms of their vessel quantities.

Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden was appointed the new leader of Daughters of Mainframe, while Apostles of Silicon received a new commander - Trinaric Geminian, a very hostile and warlike man.

Long live the Voice of the Mainframe! Praised be the Mainframe!



2398.3.13

OSMV Gules captained by Secunda Jovian has reported an oddity about Dacha system - and the strange civilization that dwells on its planets.

The system is far from Order-territory, and the more interesting bit is that the Kosh'Kha, despite being around for decades, have not even claimed the system.



2399.12.9

The Merchants of Numa has finally decided to share their esoteric data modeling system with the Order.

Voice of the Mainframe Flanga Neptunian has readily accepted the offer.



2400.5.15

A new target has been found for possible expansion of the Order of the Silent Mainframe - Hazbuzani space.

Not only taking Masinissa's Demise would secure our L-Gate hegemony, the neighbouring systems are quite rich. Of particular interest is the Great Wound System and nearby black hole, abundant in Dark Matter, and Kastra, where thre's a large archeological site to be exploited for Minor Artifacts.

Our claims to these systems, declared as far as Eltheen and Raigunoth, were delivered to the Hazbuzani leaders on the same day.



2401.1.19

Intelligence reports confirm that Wulveran High Kingdom has got first place in terms of megastructure construction - and they have chosen a Science Nexus as well.



2401.10.8

As the projected energy upkeep of Flanga Neptunian's planned expanded Order-Fleets is exceeded by actual drain, a decision was made to colonize Vermillion IVa, an arid satellite of its parent gas giant.

It is very geothermally active, and thus allows for bigger energy output than most planets, something that Order-Numbers can take advantage of.



2401.11.6

The Translators within Wulveran space have been found taking bribes and otherwise indulging in shady businesses.

Coordinator of the Numbers Trinaric Arian has convinced rest of the Council to let them be, as it might generate profits for the Order's traders as well.



2402.1.2

It was a matter of time until something happened on the surface of the two primitive worlds we captured and began observing their population.

As this situation called for ground combat, Binarica Phoenicean eagerly left her post at Green Cathedral and took the Legions - all of them - for this combat practice.



2403.4.5

Finally the ability to construct new Gateways is within the capabilities of the Order of the Silent Mainframe!

Immediately a plan was drawn for construction of 4 Gateways total - at Kentharom, within the ex-Sharazak space; at Holda'na, for linkage with L-Gate network through Zorikkan Black Hole; at Loh, to provide faster access to the Eastern Systems; and at Qara Binam, the ancient homeworld of Quvarians.

This plan will take decades to complete, but Voice of the Mainframe Flanga Neptunian is confident she will live to see its successful completion.



2403.4.16

The operation on Lennic III was a complete success, and it earned us some loot as well.




2403.5.1

A grand celebration upon the surface of Mainframe and Green Cathedrals took place when the last of Sharazak was removed from the galaxy's planes.

This coincided with the conclusion of the first stage of our own Science Nexus, showing that the Silent Mainframe itself has blessed our sacred endeavours. Praised be the Mainframe!



2403.7.2

Carbon Abbey has grew big and complex enough that the planned Military Academy can be at last created there.

Further expansions will provide space for more strongholds and soldier quarters upon the planet's surface.



2403.11.20

Translator Momenta Celestial couldn't score a bigger victory so early into her career - she made an influential Wulvern scientists our asset!

This will allow our Translators to get better access to the Wulveran science network, perhaps even the top secret research being conducted inside their Science Nexus!




2404.2.2

Frustrated with the slow pace of the Council, Voice of the Mainframe Flanga Neptunian has again pushed out an Agenda ahead of schedule.

This has caused some chaos within the Higher Numbers, but the Voice ignored their cries for more time to deliberate on their bureaucratic programs, and decided on Civil Exclusion of those who don't contribute their best.






2404.7.16

With the introduction of Neutronium into our armor-making technique, the Chamber of Design has developed updated warship designs incorporation said alloy, and in case of Lacerta III Destroyers, the most advanced flak cannon batteries they could think of.

It has withheld work on Battleships and Titans; Order-Calculators are currently developing some weaponry technologies the Designers want to incorporate into the two heaviest classes of ships.

All Order-Fleets have begun refits shorlt afterwards.



2404.10.21

The young and progressive Voice of the Mainframe yet again changed something about the Order's long-standing doctrines, and has begun supporting eugenics and elitism of certain families more openly than anyone before.

"Centaureans were a respectable, robust family and where are they now? Phoeniceans only have the Centurion left. And what of the Sanguines? We must preserve these noble families' genetic pools, lest our brightest fade into history!" She was heard saying to the Council one day.



2405.6.11

The truces with the belligerents of the war that saw the end of Sharazak have ended.

OSMV Relic with its escort will begin attacking through Shashamar-Hillos corridor; meanwhile Daughters of Mainframe will enter via L-Gate network into Masinissa's Demise System.

The war is to begin within 1.5 years, which will allow the Council to get some extra claims - Orvall System and its vicinity. There's the archeological site to be excavated in that particular system! According to earlier logs of the Order, it has to do something with the fungal network.



2405.9.18

The operation within Wulvern high-security lab was a great success, as noted by Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian.

It gave us valuable information on Wulveran weapon development as well as blueprints to replicate their Neutron Launchers for our own use.



2406.4.2

Temple of Transistors begins its operations on this date. Necessary infrastructure has been quickly queued for construction and plans are made to transplant some Mainframe-Hurmars from Spark Abbey, and some Servitii from elsewhere, to expedite its growth.




2406.6.7

The war has been declared against the Hazbuzans, and Legions led by Centurion Binarica Phoenicean began to Sing.

If all goes well, this conflict should be over within next two years.



2406.7.8

The Hazbuzans have fortified the Shashamar Citadel heavily since they've gotten their hands on the system.

Trigonometric Solar laughed, for these littel defense platforms will be easily swat aside by the OSMV Relic and its honor escorts!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 024: The Sacred Songs of Laser, Crystal and Scrap

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2406.9.19

The Battle of Shashamar continues for days and weeks, until Trigonometric Solar declares victory over the local Fortress and its defense grid. Praised be the Mainframe!

Battle Father Baron Vyctor Jariden has however noted the extreme casualties at the side of the Order-Numbers.

Therefore a withdrawal order for OSMV Relic and a dispatch order for Children of Salvage and Apostles of Silicon were issued on the same day.



2406.10.3

Daughters of Mainframe in the meanwhile have begun conquering systems adjacent to Masinissa's Demise. The local Starholds are weakly defended, and the Trebazoan 1st Star Order is a swarm of corvettes.

This side of the war should not be as difficult as the fighting within Hazbuzan territory.




2407.3.18

The Lazon Wormhole Citadel is attacked by Hazbuzan fleets - this has been foreseen, and Lazon Citadel was undergoing defense platform construction when they hit.

Hazbuzans also attack recently captured Shashamar, in the middle of reinforcement period.





2407.6.29

Shashamar has fallen by the time the Battle of Lazon truly reached its apex. Despite numerical advantage the Lazon Citadel is holding, thanks to its extreme armor and hull integrity.

Its on-board facilities also swiftly produce new Coppers to replace the ones shot down by Hazbuzan ships, which are then decimated by Citadel's laser shots.

By the end of the month, the smaller Hazbuzan fleet escapes, while the other is dueling the Citadel.

It's eventual defeat causes a bit of consternation to the Council, but Sons of Mainframe and Ternary Conquerors are already headed towards Lazon to recapture it. There is some merriment in the fact that most of Hazbuzan fleet was ground to dust during the battle.




2407.10.2

When Chiminol Station is attacked, its heavy structure also lends some trouble for the Hazbuzani fleet that conquered Lazon.

Meanwhile, Apostles of Silicon arrive in Shashamar and begin its re-conquest, backed by Apostles of Silicon and Abshajna-Min L-Drake arriving in next few weeks.




2407.10.21

With fall of Shashamar - again - the two Order-Fleets make a beeline for Hillos Star Fortress; the goal is to plug the obvious weak point that is Mu Opiuchi-Lazon Wormhole pairing.

Meanwhile, the two relief fleets sent for Lazon are within Jump-range of Furud. Chiminol Fortress falls within days of prepping the drives, which only helps persuade Battle Father that this risky maneuver is needed.



2407.12.27

The Hillos Fortress was refurbished into a major supply base for Hazbuzani fleet - a bad move. It falls within two weeks of fighting.

The road for Mu Opiuchi - and even Buzbuznol - have been paved clear!





2408.4.15

By the time Chiminol is liberated, the Hazbuzan fleets capture and converge at adjacent Opriiuq.

Cuprus Ionian and Mechanica Cytherean were ordered to ensure that nothing but scrap remains from these two enemy fleets!



2408.5.2

Battle of Mu Opiuchi commences, and the few Hazbuzan ships and defense satelites are swatted by the mighty Order-Fleets.

Meanwhile news reach the Council that the Husko Mandate rebelled against their overlords, the Kosh'Kha.




2408.6.25

The Hazbuzans have started spreading out into nearby systems - which proves their undoing at Battle of Mura.



2408.11.10

Following a very short and brutal Battle of Diam, the entirety of Lazon area is brought back under Order's control.

Orders are given to begin wholesale conquest of Hazbuzan core territories, and, later, bombardment of Zumaka itself.



2409.2.13

Hazbuzan torpedo-flottilas have became a nuisance; they retake captured outposts and Star Holds, disrupting the use of Hyper Relays for our fleets.

A detour by Apostles of Silicon and Children of Salvage will see Hillos, Shashamar, and most importantly, Subtranius Shipyard, captured.



2409.4.1

Baron Vyctor Jariden has taken personal interest in logistics of Order-Fleets, as the credits and power drain on our economy has become rather significant.

Council of the Order is also debating some other venues of monetary procurement if this drain continues and cannot be counterbalanced by peace-time profits.



2409.6.10

The Legions under control of Binarica Phoenicean have begun their conquests.

The Gikal Habitat contains a defense fortification within, but the sheer amount of Legionaries and Marines will overcome any blockade and defense grid within!



2409.8.12

On the same day that Gikal Habitat falls under our control, the Battle of Subtranius begins in earnest.

It is however a minor skirmish - the local Shipyard is not very well defended, and local defense forces are scattered and only minor in size and firepower.



2409.10.11

The Council of the Order starts to believe that Hazbuzan Habitat labeling is a scam much like their so-called megacorporation.

This, however, is an annoyance that Binarica Phoenicean was reportedly happy to correct after the conquest of Great Wound Habitat.



2409.11.1

Finally the defenses of Buzbuznol are crushed and the bombardment of Zumaka begins.

Council of the Order has allowed Javorian Pox canisters to be dispatched with haste upon surface of Zumaka, to teach the detestable Hazbuzans a lesson in medical crises and contagion research for future years to come.





2409.12.25

Shortly before the end of our war, the Wulvern High Kingdom pounces upon Kosh'Kha which is distracted by the Husko Mandate.

The pathogenic bombardment of Zumaka is what makes the Hazbuzan CEOs give up and surrender to the demands of the Council of the Silent Mainframe. All Legions and Order-Fleets are ordered to return for necessary reinforcement and repairs.

There's some development to do in recently conquered areas - and the sites of recent battles are littered with scrap that our Calculators are eager to get their hands on.




2410.1.22

Voice of the Mainframe Flanga Neptunian continues to aggressively push Council Agendas through necessary paperwork.

She has ordered a Military Buildup scheme to help the Order-Fleets and the economy to recover faster.



2410.7.6

Grand Calculator Cupra Titanean has drawn up the introductory paper to her master thesis of Ascension Theory.

She believes that extraordinary out-of-the-box thinking is required to solve the millenia-old dilemma of the Silent Mainframe.

The Voice herself approved of the idea, and had greenlit the necessary social experimentation.




2410.10.6

Trinarica Deimian, after extraordinary length of being the Order's voice at the Galactic Community, retired.

Signal Translator Cylinderius Uranian has found an expert in xenolinguistics and the best candidate for delegate work - Numerica Andromedan.

If all goes well with her career, she might be seeing a work-span as long as that of Trinarica Deimian herself!



2411.3.11

Memorius Scorpian has reached the archeological site, perhaps one of the last in the galaxy, and begun the holy task of excavating the area! Praised be the Mainframe!

It's been a long time that the Numbers were able to pursue such activities. Hopefully we Memorius' discoveries will be at least a fraction as exciting as those of late Nasuz Demetor.




2411.9.19

There has been a slight detour for that plan, however - the nearby Vindomere System possesses two inhabitants.

Their energy flows are alien to physics' theorems our Calculators know about, although they have soem similarity with Arc Emitters.

A study by Memorius Scorpian has begun once the Void Clouds were no longer cohesive.



2411.10.28

And finally, after decades of delay and interruptions, the order was given to begin construction of two Mainframe-class Titans.

These huge warships will take actual years to complete, but Battle Father and Voice of the Mainframe both agree these ships will instill fear in our enemies, and finall allow the Order to achieve hegemony over known space - for the glory of the Silent Mainframe!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Welp, there's ain't point hiding it.

Shuffling and deleting old saves I accidentally deleted wrong playthrough of the Order of Silent Mainframe, the one I was using for the let's play. Makes me double salty about it cuz that my fault.

I will consider a new LP in next few weeks, maybe.

EDIT: Poll unlocked if you wanna influence theme of the let's play.

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Chapter 001: the PRECURSOR question

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2200.1.1

we are the CHENJESU. for hundreds of years we have been emerging from our bedrock, developing our forms and our societies until we are now able to traverse the stars utilizing faster-than-light technology.

we wish to discover more about our galaxy, meet new lifeforms, develop ties with fellow spacefaring civilizations. but we also go into the stars seeking the answer to one question that has been troubling us for centuries untold.

for there are signs that our design is not natural but was tampered with by the ones whom we call PRECURSORS yet they are nowhere to be found. they have left all the signs that their departure was sudden and perhaps not entirely voluntary. therefore, with this goal on the mind of our leader, Tzzz Tzer-Tzak, we set forth into the unknown.

because of this, plans are put into motion to retrieve all of CHENJESU from the planetary crust and revive the lithoids of the past in preparation for the task at limb.



2200.1.10

possible PRECURSOR site has been discovered on our moon. it will require considerable effort and time and a skilled researcher.

a science vessel that shall carry the crew responsible for excavation has been ordered for construction and a dedicated scientist is sought out by our government.



2200.2.16

the site might not contain answers to our question, but our leaders have kept open minds about it.

perhaps it will be the spacefarers of this galaxy that might help us with the question, therefore we must try our hardest to establish contact and mutual relationship with them.



2200.6.2

after many revolutions of our homeworld a potential candidate has been found to direct the future excavations on our moon.

before that however, the scientist in question, Hzzzkk Hzzak-Tzzak shall perform some field studies to broaden his level of knowledge and perhaps discover something noteworthy alongside our other chief scientist, Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak.



2200.9.3

and speaking of Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak, they have discovered a possibility that PRECURSORS were not active only in PROCYON but elsewhere as well, including UNUK.

they will investigate the strange writing-like patterns immediately.



2201.3.6

we may have been too naive and too hopeful in our approach, because the writing comes from another alien that possibly cannot be one of the PRECURSORS.

if there are multiple instances of pre-existing species that are no longer present, our answer for the question might not be as easy to reach as we have previously thought.



2201.9.20

reaching the conclusion that there might be other societies who undergone similar process to us influenced by PRECURSORS gave fertile soil for the idea of habitable world survey.

it will be pursued by our scientists for decades to come, perhaps hastening our path towards the ultimate answer.



2201.10.8

there is only one way to speed up the process of answering, and that is by adopting DISCOVERY traditions to improve our data networks and embolden our scientists.

the edict called MAP THE STARS will be enacted in coming weeks to further expedite our search efforts.




2201.12.13

although the burning emptiness of the answer is directing our focus, we must not forget to develop our society and nation as a whole.

an appropriate agenda has been set after the previous one has been launched by our COUNCIL.



2203.6.4

after a full circular of simple survey and notations, Hzzzkk Hzzak-Tzzak finally found something worthy of interest in SHASHAMAR.

one day perhaps we will be able to tame these volatile motes and use them to benefit our society or those beyond our borders.



2203.7.12

our DISCOVERY traditions are being expanded, to better focus on our surveys and exploration efforts.

meanwhile on the surface of TAZZ, excavations of petrified ones begin in earnest.



2204.4.30

a playground found on surface of molten world orbiting a giant star has been found.

this particular find invites a reconsideration of our own comedy routines, perhaps they are not as innovative as we thought, especially that building a children's recreational area in highly dangerous environment might be some sort of a comedic setup that we fail to grasp.



2205.3.21

again the universe astounds us, as a fellow spacefarer of immense size and cloudy appearance is something that was beyond the imagination of our science-fiction writers.

although we cannot communicate with the VLUUR, we hope that its presence will not be overtly destructive.



2205.11.3

although Hzzzkk Hzzak-Tzzak is now a well-learned explorer, they are only an explorer without particular gift for archeology.

the newly established division of sciences has already produced a sizeable list of candidates. suredly soon one of aptitude for excavations will be made available to our government.



2206.5.28

a ship of unknown configuration has been found within the upper layers of a gas giant.

a decision was made to recover it, whatever it might be, because of the slight chance that it might be a vessel constructed once by the PRECURSORS, and thus, its onboard databanks might possess invaluable knowledge.



2206.7.29

it is unknown if the vault has been built or contains data of the PRECURSORS, but the council has decided that they are to be investigated anyway.




2206.10.1

the vault was not made by PRECURSORS, and contains neural patterns that the council ordered protected in our science department storage.

meanwhile, a new scientist has entered the service of the council, one that is of evident interest in xenoarcheology. Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz will survey PORU and then begin excavations of PRECURSOR site on the moon of TAZZ.



2206.12.17

the recovery effort of the ancient starship has failed, and like all failure, it shall be remembered by generations of our lithoid species.



2207.3.19

a strange planet indeed has been found by Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz and his crew. it would take years for them to reach a conclusion, therefore the research into this anomaly has been postponed.

perhaps next decade or two, Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak will have enough skill and time to pursue the research of it.



2207.8.9

a recent discovery of a graveyard of starships upon surface of a molten world has started to raise some unfortunate and antiresonant questions, troubling our scientific minds.

all anomalies regarding ancient spacefarers have been found at inhospitable, even dangerous, celestial bodies, no matter how old or young the remains are.




2207.11.11

the very day that BRISCOLL outpost and its communications array began imaging the nearby SORCIMAX, the council was alerted that a undoubtedly manufactured craft is surveying SORCIMAX planetary system.

our xenolinguists and diplomatic specialists have been readying for this moment for several generations. the pioneering task befell upon the crystalline structure of Hhzzzm Bzz-Hrrz, a crystal-relative of Tzrzzak the archeologist.

are these aliens friend or hostile, of similar bodily structure or an organic one, or even touched by PRECURSORS or not - we do not know yet. we are, however, hopeful and thrilled, and a new era of CHENJESU history is about to unfold in front of our very spectrum receptors.



2208.2.21

Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak has finished their exploration of the starship graveyard, and it proved to be an invaluable cache of engineering data.

an outpost shall soon be constructed in TIBLIC to claim the system and allow our engineers to study the remains in relative peace of our influence.



2208.4.11

further expansion of DISCOVERY traditions bring us to the necessity of instituting mandatory higher education for all of CHENJESU.

it is for the good of all, and for the good of our unrelenting pursuit of the ANSWER.



2208.6.1

although neither Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak nor the outpost in BRISCOLL can identify the source of the transmissions, they are surely of manufactured origin.

the task to decipher them and locate their source befell upon crystalline structure of one Hrazzz Ktazzz. may his endeavour be successful.



2208.9.17

following the true unification of planetary government network, our DISCOVERY traditions could be streamlined and a new faith in our scientists emerged, if it can be called a faith.



2208.10.28

our science-fiction writers have long considered the idea of robotic or mechanical spacefarers, and this find will fuel their imagination for decades at the very least.

one day it shall be excavated by Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz, too.



2209.8.7

although these documents might not be related to the PRECURSORS, they contain information of space explorers, like us.

for now they will be stored in the databanks on the surface of TAZZ, but one day the society division might read into them carefully and see what secrets they contain.



2209.10.13

building an outpost in TIBLIC allowed us to triangulate the source of the manufactured transmissions as coming from within the ATAUSNYRIA planetary system.

these aliens are already established in that system, and the council has expressed the views that the local stellar neighbour is becoming surprisingly heavily populated. whether it is by design of PRECURSORS or by a coincidence of galactic proportions, we do not know.




2209.11.22

like we were saying.

it seems that every corner of the local stellar neighbourhood is occupied by spacefaring beings. the task to establish communications with these particular ones was delegated to Vznazz Ktazzz.



2211.2.2

it seems that the population of TAZZ has started to diverge in their harmonics regarding the priority of certain issues.

the government is now split into three factions, and each lends support to the council.




2211.9.12

our DISCOVERY traditions can be said to be completed, and therefore our brightest ascend to the newest levels of strata.

next, we shall develop our government to better contain and nurture the brightest of the next generations of CHENJESU.



2211.10.18

our xenolinguists have been able to make progress with the KAPH, and even acquired video transmission from particularily eager members of their species.

although appearances can be misleading, already large portion of our lithoid citizenry decried the KAPH as 'adorable' to a certain degree.



2212.6.4

not to be outdone, the team led by Hhzzzm Bzz-Hrrz have produced images of the GIMEL.

compared to KAPH, they far more mysterious, curious and enigmatic, especially given the covering fabrics and the elaborate masks on top of their organic structure.

that is two out of three being receptive to our communication efforts. although many are optimistic, there is somewhere within us a certain unease, that, perhaps, one day, we shall meet spacefaring species that will wish us nothing but cruelty and extinction.

we shall see.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 002: exploring the crowded neighbourhood

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2212.9.28

with great harmonic jubilation the council announces that diplomatic channel was opened with our neighbours, the SHOFIXTI, who are adorable and honorable warriors.

the council has dispatched Hrazzz Ktazzz as an envoy to the SHOFIXTI, establish a working relationship, or at least an embassy, with our immediate neighbours.

on the same day, Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz notified the science division that excavations on the moon site have begun.



2212.12.27

the SHOFIXTI are wary of us, and therefore the council has decided that a much more cooperative policy is needed.

furthermore, envoy Zxzakz Vrroww has been dispatched to the DERUTA GORUNO system to support Hrazzz Ktazzz in their diplomatic endeavours with the combative marsupials.




2213.4.7

with one agenda pushed out by the council, our leaders decided that it is time to expand the bureaucratic side of themselves.

the new position will most likely be that of high ambassador, to better facilitate diplomatic networking and friendly relations with species outside CHENJESU space, including the SHOFIXTI as well as the two other species' whose language our envoys are still deciphering at the moment.



2213.6.14

from within the trinary of LYNSAR comes the discovery of ZRO particles, which seem to improve mental and psychic capabilities of individuals.

this is a noteworthy find but we have no real need or use for it at the moment, although the strange and exotic worlds within LYNSAR planetary system give us quite a few questions without any answers.



2213.8.9

elsewhere within YURUS planetary system the excavation of ancient military complex has yielded some results.

Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak has always been a genius researcher but now they are considered an expert in military theory and reforms as well, sometimes that goes very nicely with their position as head of research, jubilations and gratitude be upon them.





2213.10.9

although KRYPTANS are enigmatic and even morbid in their worship of a skeletal being, nonetheless they are peaceful and egalitarian folk.

Hhzzzm Bzz-Hrrz has been sent as envoy of the CHENJESU but the council believes it won't take much effort to make KRYPTANS as a whole amicable neighbours, perhaps even galactic friends.



2213.11.2

more news from the excavation site on the moon orbiting TAZZ.

the laser pointers are sending the signal into open space, for some reason, and it falls upon the science division to find out why and where the destination marker lies.



2214.3.18

the SHOFIXTI under guidance of Katana Neko have turned away from us, considering us their rivals.

this is only a temporary setback in our mutual relationship, our envoys and our council are working hard to make the marsupial warriors realize this.




2214.9.11

the CHENJESU council has decided that pursuit of DIPLOMACY traditions should be our focus now, especially in the light of recent unwarranted diplomatic hostility from the SHOFIXTI.

meanwhile the excavations on our moon have hit a boulder, but Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz says they have a 'hunch' and thus has asked for more time to develop their own theories and run some calculations.




2214.12.23

the attempt to mimic the WAW gestures backfired terribly and the aliens now consider us enemies.

we must make amends at once when the diplomatic channels become open later on.




2214.5.2

Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz was right in their assumptions and theories and after the rewinding of the indicators, a new location was marked.

the archeological team under Tzrzzak's guidance was dispatched there immediately, the pursuit of the ANSWER now becoming their greatest cause and priority of being.



2216.4.22

the KRYPTANS have sent a proposal of a research treaty, and while it does not bring much, it was welcomed by the council, which then as a return gesture dispatched the offer of a commercial treaty that KRYPTANS seemed most delightful to receive.



2216.6.8

the excavation by Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz's team has begun in earnest on the surface of PROCYON VIA, with indications of a chamber located deep within the moon's crust. if the ANSWER lies buried there, we must know as soon as it is possible.




2216.7.9

the DIPLOMACY traditions are being developed by the council, and our relations with the warriors of SHOFIXTI have rebounded after their delcaration of rivalry.

it is a telling fact that our policy has results because after the rivalry declaration the SHOFIXTI never even considered as 'noble', even in context of their threats and general hostile demeanor towards us, which makes the council believs that continued non-hostility and patient building-up of relations with SHOFIXTI will pay off in next few years at the most.



2217.1.29

the chamber within the lithosphere of PROCYON VIA has been reached and Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz reported being presented with a spoken challenge.

the council as well as every CHENJESU on TAZZ wishes the brave archeologists their best and a swift success in finding the ANSWER, which feels as being very close, within the reach of our limbs.




2217.3.25

the L'LOSIANS within the IMPERIUM OF L'OTH are about opposite from our CHENJESU believes but the council still will try to establish a working relationship with them.

for that purpose a small gift of soil-baskets as well our envoys, Vznazz Ktazzz, and Zznaz Fzzkhzz, have been sent to the DEATH-QUEEN's court.



2217.6.6

initial diplomatic efforts with L'LOSIANS have been quite a hectic tumble, as they closed their borders right after our envoys crossed them, but it seems that Vznazz and Zznaz managed to establish at least some sort of fertile topsoil for a relationship.

hopefully, like the SHOFIXTI SHOGUN, the L'LOSIAN DEATH-QUEEN will change her mind about CHENJESU lithoids as a whole.



2217.10.27

a feeling of refractory event befell the council today, but we also have been through this exact situation before as with the SHOFIXTI.

patience and careful diplomatic maneuvering will see the L'LOSIANS see that we wish them no harm, but instead would prefer to establish a mutual understanding.



2218.2.21

Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz reports that the challenges awaiting our archeologists are about high energy physics and other problems of scientific nature.

we CHENJESU enjoy such puzzles and physical research is our specialty, which makes us questions whether the PRECURSORS tailored the puzzle complex specifically for us to enter and tinker with it.




2218.5.6

the archeological team within the chambers of PROCYON VIA has solved the puzzles in record speed, and obtained the location of another PRECURSOR site.

even without waiting for council's approval, Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz and his team deployed themselves into orbit of PROCYON V to begin their archeological work. as the old CHENJESU proverb goes, 'third time's blessed', so perhaps this site contains the ANSWER we've been seeking for so long.



2219.2.1

another strategic resources in form of some gases has been discovered near SHOFIXTI borders, and the council decided to send the engineering barge to claim the EFOLL planetary system despite potential displeasure that this might incur in the combative marsupials.

with certain regret but also necessity in mind, the council has decided to expand our logistical system for our military, and so the POMU system will be fortified into an anchorage, so that TAZZ shipyard can build and support more starships.



2219.5.13

further expansion of DIPLOMACY tradition lets the council to believe that honesty and respect are given, not earned.

hopefully SHOFIXTI and L'LOSIANS will see that soon also.




2219.10.30

a primitive civilization has been found within TIRIYOK system, just beyond EFOLL. further reading into the data shows them as lithoids, and ones that have harnessed nuclear power for use in weapons and reactors, and the council hopes that we can monitor their progress.

never before another lithoid species was encountered, and it is the council's great hope that any potential atomic extinction event might be prevented, even if that means interference into THARBARITE natural development.



2220.1.1

the council has begun deliberations for the choice of the next COUNCIL LEADER, and Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has decided not to put themself on the list of viable negotiation candidates.

the best candidate would be, for all intents and purposes, Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak, as that would facilitate a simple swap between the COUNCIL LEADER and the HEAD OF RESEARCH, but that lies in the limbs and outcroppings of the council leadership.



2220.4.24

yet another strategic resource was found near the SHOFIXTI space, but this time we will not be pursuing the ownership of the OWIECRYKE system.

the negotiations for the position of COUNCIL LEADER have reached the final phase, and as their last act in this position, Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has offered the KRYPTANS a defensive alliance in face of the unrelenting hostility from both SHOFIXTI and L'LOSIANS.




2219.7.1

it is a sad day when a military leader arises to the position of COUNCIL LEADER but many CHENJESU think it is inevitable, considering the recent event.

with Hrazzz Krakzz as our leader, the position of the commander of EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON was given to the Hzzznrak Brzz-Hrrz, a relative of our famed archeologist, Tzrzzak.

no one knows what shall the future bring, but it is hope of all CHENJESU everywhere, that it will be a future of peace and cooperation, and not violent and unnecessary oilshed and destruction.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 003: racing towards the ANSWER

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2220.10.24

excavation team led by Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz continues making progress into the site on PROCYON V.

meanwhile the seat of minister of defense was given to the new commander of EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON, Hzzznrak Brzz-Hrrz, while the previous COUNCIL LEADER, Tzzz Tzer-Tzak acquired a science vessel and ventured forth into the territory of the KRYPTANS, hoping to find others capable of spaceflight with whom we could converse.



2221.1.9

and Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz continues to astonish the council with his devotion and eagerness to sciences.

he was tasked with sharing his insights with the society research division, to boost efforts of our scientists in that field.




2221.5.30

the bunker was broken into by Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz's team and data contained within allowed for triangulation of a new site which our esteemed archeologist was dispatched to with haste.

one day later the team led by Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak reported success with the robot debris on the asteroid arena within QAMM planetary system.



2222.4.4

another puzzle another challenge to overcome but the council believes in Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz's ability to discern the solution.





2222.6.14

as reported before the council was expanded to include the position of HIGH AMBASSADOR which was given to the newly recruited Bzzrak Frroww.

on the very same day Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz has ventured into the labirynthine complex left behind by PRECURSORS in search of the ANSWER that bothers us so much.



2222.11.10

Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz newest report was much more disturbing than any previous one and seems to indicate that the disappearance of PRECURSORS was a violent event at the hands of a third party, now called THE RELENTLESS, whomever or whatever they might be.



2222.12.30

upon entering XANDEBAAN planetary system explorer Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has reported communications noise of unknown source and cipher which indicates presence of new spacefaring race, further collaborated with the intelligence from KRYPTAN embassy about their recent nonagression pact with another state.

envoy to TEMPLE OF KRYPTA, Hhzzzm Brzz-Hrrz was tasked with deciphering of the alien language and establishing contact wti the aliens provisionally named OMEGA.



2223.4.11

once again we expand our DIPLOMACY traditions to help our envoys working alognside SHOFIXTI, as the council is not giving up hope that the war-loving marsupials can be made friends and maybe later on even allies.



2223.6.11

both Tzrzzak and Vrzazz reported on their excavations but the former's is of greater importance and it seems that another site was discovered.

compliant to the wishes of Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz they were sent to investigate the newly discovered ruin on the surface of PROCYON VIC which wasn't seen before.




2224.2.26

Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz reported entering and finding digital archive on PROCYON VIC, but even more saccharine news arrived from the ministry of xeno-relations:

after years and years of our stoic and patient prompting, the SHOFIXTI have decided to renounce their claims that we're their rivals and reestablished normal diplomatic dialogue with us. a day of celebration for all CHENJESI everywhere and a new era in our relationship with the SHOFIXTI.



2224.3.22

a package of diplomatic offers were sent to the SHOFIXTI and they agreed to all three proposals.

Zxzakzz Vrroww, one of the envoys to the SHOFIXTI, was delegated to embassy on surface of UMBRA, the capital planet of KRYPTANS, now that positive relations with the SHOFIXTI have been established.




2224.7.22

the scientists under leadership of Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz managed to activate the data server and recovered partial references to some sort of neural pattern modification program that was probably executed upon CHENJESU ancestors in their primitive times, this requires further research.

meanwhile an automated shipyard was found within AZHA planetary system. the engineering barge CS Tzrzzak has been sent to restore power to the complex and see what can be found within and whether it can be salvaged or not.



2225.1.1

KRYPTANS have been offended by none other than Zxzakzz Vrroww. the council has apologized to FATHER AGONY of the TEMPLE OF KRYPTA and recalled Zxzakzz Vrroww for re-training as an envoy.

fortunately the recent institution of diplomatic grant system has given us extra outcroppings in our diplomatic ministry, and so Tzaprak Vrroww, third-budding relative of Zxzakzz, has taken their place as envoy to the KRYPTANS, thus the actual harm to our relationship with the spiritualistic necroids is negligible.



2225.1.25

the initial readings on the flotilla of LAMEDH aliens indicate highly intricate and aesthetically pleasing starships, perhaps belonging to a nomadic group.

despite our relations with L'LOSIANS being surface-warm at best, Vznazz Ktazzz was ordered to help decipher the language of the nomads in hopes of establishing diplomatic ties with them.



2225.5.10

it seems that the ruins on PROCYON VIC seem to contain nothing more than this eulogistic message, although Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz believes there might be more to the place, or at least some sort of a pointer towards another site. otherwise our search for PRECURSORS will be left without a definite ANSWER.

meanwhile Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak has started receiving nightmares and visions on the robot battlefield and requests reconsideration of their station. the council therefore decided to send them to the crashed solar-ship on surface of YURUS I.



2225.9.2

the observation post in orbit of TIRIYOK I issued an alert about a near-guaranteed asteroid impact within next two standard tazzes.

EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON was sent to intercept and destroy the asteroid before the society on the surface is irreparably damaged or even suffers an exctintion event on unimaginable scale.



2225.10.6

the search through the ruins of PROCYON VIC has been concluded and a new, perhaps final set of coordinates, have been obtained.

the site on PROCYON I will be excavated by the one who begun it all, Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz.




2225.11.11

the shipyard in AZHA planetary system has been activated long enough for its automated bays to finish construction of a singular ship. althought not powerful on its own it boasts offensive and defensive technologies far beyond our understanding at the time.

the EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON shall utilize this advanced destroyer as a flagship.




2226.1.3

diplomatic channels have been opened with SYREEN, a peaceful race of forest-dwellers.

Hhzzzm Brzz-Hrzz who established contact was sent to BETA COPERNICUS to establish an embassy on the surface of the SYREEN capital planet.



2226.3.28

PROCYON I site seems to be located within a natural cave formation, and Tzrzzak Brzz-Hrrz and his team of adventurer-archeologists has already begun its work.



2226.5.2

the KRYPTANS and the SYREEN have united in what they call MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP, a federation of two distinct species who share ideals of peace and friendship.

the council members have all voted to ask the KRYPTANS, with whom we have the longest relation, to negotiate with SYREEN on our behalf for our association with this federation.



2226.9.2

a massive cache of valuable alloys and minerals was found by the team on surface of PROCYON I, but the scientists believe that there might stil be something else to be found, and the investigation continues.



2226.10.30

the asteroid approaching TIRIYOK I might not be intercepted in time by EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON, so the council members have decided that alloys from PROCYON I will be used to build a defense platform orbiting the local outpost, bringing stationary lasers and military scout craft against the space rock.




2226.12.15

the language of the space nomads have been deciphered and they are the RACKETS. although they do not posssess a government they are willing to trade oddities with us when they next enter our space.




2227.2.25

TIRIYOK I wouldn't have been saved in time if not for the platform and the military ships working in tandem. the minerals recovered from the destroyed asteroid will be used for CHENJESU economical plans for years to come.



2227.6.16

Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has found a strategic resource in the form of dark matter being leaked by an otherwise nondescript asteroid within ORTHAMA planetary system.



2227.7.11

a state of alarm has been risen by the xeno-relations ministry when they received specific data on SYRA, the homeworld of SYREEN. it is tectonically unstable and will be destroyed within the next standard fifteen tazzes!

the council has sent a migration proposal to the SYREEN to help relocate their population as they have only a small colony in rather unpleasant, arctic planet of VAPOB II. plans are being made to create colonies in our systems as well to help relocate more SYREEN and ensure the survival of their race as a whole.



2227.8.8

the SYREEN agreed to migration treaty and the council has begun planning for DAARASTA PRIME colony. it is evident that SYREEN placed there will require organic nourishment, so the local forests and rivers will be made into agricultural district tended to by the endangered populace.



2227.8.25

the ANSWER is within our reach as the team led by Trzzak Brzz-Hrrz found new archives detailing the struggle of PRECURSORS, the BENEFACTORS, and the ENEMY, the RELENTLESS.



2228.1.1

a new political or societal group has formed on surface of TAZZ and it is currently being investigated for its somewhat radical approach to expression.



2228.1.27

the compiled report on THE PRECURSORS have been presented to the entire CHENJESU society as the definite ANSWER about them. our history amended we now look towards the future with both harmonic excitement and apprehension in the same moment, as there's several more QUESTIONS now arising.

the two smaller ones would be the SYREEN EXTINCTION EVENT that might be occuring in front of our receptors and the emergence of the MANIFESTI faction and what it might bring to our society.

the more serious question would be the RELENTLESS ENEMY of our BENEFACTORS PAST. within our crystalline resonator cores there is this rather disturbing feeling that the RELENTLESS... might be still out there in the galaxy.

will the future answer all these questions for us?

we do not know.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Chapter 004: relations within and without

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2228.2.30

the group behind the recent peculiar events in the metropolises of TAZZ seem to have a political agenda of sorts that is current kept in the shadows.

as long as it is not proposing anything drastic or dangerous, COUNCIL LEADER Hrazzz Krakzz is inclined to let them be.



2228.11.5

the MANIFESTI are exploding in popularity and creativeness and this time they have started utilizing names of actual CHENJESU individuals.

if our society would be much more militaristically governed it would possibly end up in a scandal but we have long ago vowed to pursue the goal of peace and friendship.



2229.1.2

since the decision was made to establish DAARASTA PRIME the HOEDUS II planet has been pointed as quite rich in minerals both sustaining and for alloymaking.

it is about time we diversify our colonial bases, and so the decision was made to establish HOEDUS PRIME as the next center of CHENJESU industry.



2229.4.3

the MANIFESTI situation is progressing further and is now affecting CHENJESU culture in big ways, and although the recent surge in caricature art including those of our neighbours has been questioned, it is all a deep reflection on self and the society, and must not be curbed.




2229.6.4

no doubt spurred by recent MANIFESTI ascendancy, the council has elected to pursue a more concilliatory and negotiative agenda with the factions within CHENJESU society. it is after all the democratic and egalitarian recourse to discuss one's opinions with one's neighbour and friend in hopes of self-improvement as a living being.



2229.7.8

our envoys in SYREEN and KRYPTAN territories have learned a lot about their mutual partnership and thus a new diplomatic tradition is within our grasp.

but the council believes that instead of creating a separate federation it would be most prudent, useful and effective to just MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP somewhere in our collective future.




2229.9.11

the MANIFESTI party might enter our parliament very soon, which is very interesting if not a bit disruptive to our everyday politics.

meanwhile the archeological dig on the surface of YURUS I has been completed - Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak donned a brightly colored striped gown and 'set sail' for the nearby site on YURUS IIA.




2229.10.26

the MANIFESTI has manifested in the CHENJESU parliament just days before Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz finished their dig on asteroid CCC4-88 within the belt of QAMM planetary system.

Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz obtained permission to investigate the ruins of POLGARA IIIA next.



2230.1.2

the SHOFIXTI seem to have been insulted by one of our officials, although the proof seems a bit weak and interference from L'LOSIANS is suspected.

envoy Zxzakz Vrroww has been sent to the SHOFIXTI to help Hrazzz Ktazzz in restoring the dented relationship with our marsupial neighbours.



2230.5.7

DAARASTA PRIME is now officially a colony of CHENJESU COUNCIL.

it will take some years before pre-fabricated shelters and the ship storage compartments are made into actual settlement, but when that happens, path will be clear to turn the planet into a thriving settlement for CHENJESI and SYREEN alike.



2230.10.24

Hhzzk Hzzak-Tzzak has sent the council images of a majestic and fearsome ETHER DRAKE which is inhabiting the ACRAMALO planetary system.

the system owing to its dangerous inhabitant was declared off-limits for CHENJESU vessels, and the explorer set forth to survey planetary systems beyond CHOR'S COMPASS, the headquarters of the nomadic traders.




2230.12.14

from the vastness of cosmos arrives Judge Uld Dagr, and he has been recruited into the council as minister of defense.

he does not have to lead our fleets given his lethargy but as our military is defender of peace rather than reckless conqueror, it is all right to do so.

shortly after Judge's arrival the colony on HOEDUS PRIME begins its existence, and within slightly over two standard years it should be self-sufficient.



2231.1.1

the scientist team on a mission to TIRIYOK I was shot down and is in need of rescuing - the council ordered Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak to venture forth from their dig site and coordinate the rescue operation.



2231.2.17

news have reached the council that SYRA, the SYREEN homeworld is on its last rotations of existence. the SYREEN are greatly unable to rescue themselves from the confines of their planet despite the efforts of their government and colonists.

existence of SYREEN as a species is put into great question with terrible prognosis for its future course.




2231.7.28

the distant exploration by Tzzz Tzer-Tzak is yielding exciting results, including discovery of semi-intelligent NANITES.

the science division asked and was granted the monopoly to utilize these NANITES in their research projects and laboratory experiments to further CHENJESI understanding of the universe and its inner workings. the supply of these nanoscopic bots should last the scientists several years.



2231.10.21

a little bit of SHOFIXTI expansionism has mixed up our borders somewhat, as they have claimed energy-rich EVEXUS but then made no overtures to claim BETELGEUSE, which we have established an outpost at.

this is all good - the SHOFIXTI have been boxed-in by our claims and it is natural that we respect their desire to expand their stellar nation.




2232.4.4

the DIPLOMACY traditions are henceforth considered completed, and the council has managed to deposit into the minds of the populace the ONE VISION for a model CHENJESU, that is one of pacifistic, egalitarian and xenophile demeanor.



2232.5.4

the MANIFESTI party has disbanded and the whole movement became decentralized and prone to fringe expressions once more.

while the factional politics of CHENJESU COUNCIL have been reworked into three once more, the heritage of the MANIFESTI is bound to influence our society for several more years at the very least.



2232.6.12

the mystery of the moon bump has been solved, and council's minds are unable to comprehend the cruelty and violence of a race that would utilize an entire moon to obliterate a species.

then the answer of some probability came to our minds - the RELENTLESS who waged war against the PRECURSORS. after all POLGARA planetary system is just five jumps away from TAZZ.



2232.7.3

the DAARASTA PRIME colony is self-sufficient and the SYREEN settlers are able to obtain enough foodstuffs just barely to create a surplus. so a decision was made to set aside funds and procure foodstuffs from our neighbours to be used in time of any emergency.

construction orders have been put in place as to acquisition necessary farmlands and genetic healthcare infrastructure to help preserve the SYREEN species in face of the impending doom of their homeworld.



2233.2.2

the HOEDUS PRIME colony has also begun self-sufficiency operations. similarly to the previous settlement, it too put a schedule of basic infrastructure construction for the next decade or so.




2234.7.9

unfortunate reports arrive from the colony on DAARASTA PRIME as its biosphere is found to be of artificial design and greatly unstable.

the risks involving resumption of the process are too great and too unpredictable, and thus the SYREEN of DAARASTA PRIME will have to adapt, hopefully, to the exoticity of the local environment.



2234.8.10

Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak has finalized the research on the enigmatic radio waves coming from within PORU III, and has been given a green light to venture into KRYPTAN space and discover and establish communications with the species that KRYPTANS have relations with.



2235.5.6

instead of improving our government the council has decided to go full ahead with the mission of safeguarding the existence of SYREEN as species, and so EXPANSION traditions have been embraced to improve our colonies in as many ways as possible.



2235.7.12

it has been a while since we established relations with another species, therefore the communications of the DUHR space station have become the focus of the excitement of our diplomatic staff.

it has been decided that the idling envoy Zzzhmm Bzzoww shall be the head of the team delegated to deciphering of the aliens' language.



2235.12.9

a surprising development within the society of L'LOSIANS as a whole.

although we do not know if it is the relations with us or the work of our envoys, the L'LOSIANS have embraced spiritualism more, to the point their xenophobia is subdued and they are willing to discuss philsophy and the ways of their death-cult with similarily-minded species.

perhaps it is but a first step to establishing a working and friendly relationship with these subterranean peoples. we can wait; lifespan of ours exceeds a hundred orbits. if we befriended the SHOFIXTI, we can befriend L'LOSIANS as well!




2236.2.4

the agenda relating to the dialogue between the factions of chenjesu government has been launched and a new one was set.

it shall help our colonies grow and prosper in the long run.





2236.3.16

the communications with the ARTISAN GROUP have been established, and they were invited to showcase their works to our peoples, so recently under cultural influence of the MANIFESTI.

who knows what works of wonder and creativity this relationship might bring out in CHENJESU on TAZZ and elsewhere?



2236.4.21

the excavation on YURUS IIIA has been completed and the report was somewhat melancholic and has shaken some members of the council to the resonant cores.

it describes the extinction of intelligent, if miniscule, fungoid species that couldn't survive without outside help. it has sobered us and reminded us, once again, of the fate of the SYREEN that is approaching their homeworld.



2237.3.8

a new spacefaring lifeform has been discovered, similar yet different to the VLUUR, and investigation has begun under the leadership of Zzzhmmm Bzzoww.

this is but a distraction as the minds of the council and CHENJESI everywhere come once more and again towards the SYREEN. it is estimated by their government that over 80% of their peoples are still entrapped on SYRA, awaiting the means and the opportunity for evacuation.

is there enough time to save at least fraction of them - this we and nobody else seems to know.

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Chapter 005: commitment to diplomacy

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2237.10.10

the station within MAR-ADETTA planetary system has been contacted by our scientists, and now begins the process of establishing communications. this project is led by the envoy Zzzhmm Bzzoww.



2238.4.6

the council has started working on EXPANSION traditions proper and first order of business it to convince the remaining politicians to support claiming of neutral systems.



2238.7.21

a catastrophe must've disabled this SHOFIXTI vessel until it was found by the science vessel captained by venerable Tzzz Tzer-Tzak.

SHOFIXTI government was contacted immediately about this finding and to negotiate transfer of minerals back into their paws.



2238.9.21

as expected, the recovery of minerals by the SHOFIXTI ended with them expressing their sincere gratitude. it was only just to return what was theirs back to them.




2238.12.1

the alien space station in MAR-ADETTA planetary system has turned out to be a corporation of exotic gas miners.




2240.1.1

suddenly we received a communique - in our native language - from the people of MO TO NATION. these avian beings are bordering the SYREEN via ASGARD planetary system.

standard diplomatic protocols have been set and an embassy established on the surface of the MO TO'S homeworld.



2240.3.14

the NUMISTIC ORDER once it arrived within our space have transferred the offer to share their enigmatic marketing technologies with CHENJESU COUNCIL.

although the price is quite steep, all things considered, the council members agreed to the proposal outright.



2240.4.12

and the KLENDATH ALIENS turn out to be automated mining machines which programming seems to have gone on the hostile side of things.

as they are blocking the path through KLENDATH hyperlane further and beyond L'LOSIAN space, our commanders, Hzznrak Bzz-Hrrz especially, are keen to remove this potential navigational hazard by the force of arms. the idea is solid but there are more important things to consider right now.



2240.5.20

an interesting capsule has been found in AMORY system, and Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has left a radio buoy in vicinity to monitor the clock and perhaps in those 42 years and 3 days we will solve one of the mysteries of the universe.



2240.7.1

it feels as if we had the negotiation period not so long ago yet its been 20 standard orbits already since the last one.

although Hrazzz Krakzz is outweighed 1 against 3, there's no telling what the politicians in charge of CHENJESU COUNCIL shall decide on this time. we will live, and see.



2240.9.25

a new species of spacefaring fauna has been found within AMOR ALVEO planetary system, which seems to be the breeding grounds of these species.

envoy Zznaz Fzzhkzz has been tasked with deciphering the alien behavior and maybe even language of these spacefarers, if they possess one at all.



2240.12.7

Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has become our expert in discovering new aliens. bypassing AMOR ALVEO as to not to disturb the space fauna within, they have found a new space station within the BRAKMA planetary system.

Vznazz Ktazzz has been redirected from our embassy on HEARTVOID to help establish communications with the dwellers of the BRAKMA space station.




2241.1.1

the HIGH AMBASSADOR, Bzzrakk Frroww, has been chosen as the next COUNCIL LEADER, and their previous position has been vacated.

the council members have seized this opportunity to invite a SYREEN politician, Era Nanat, to become our new HIGH AMBASSADOR, as her insights as an outsider and an alien will most suredly prove invaluable in furthering our diplomatic and pacifist agendas for decades to come. Hrrazz Krakzz, now no longer seated on the council, has been given command of the COREWARD ARMADA.



2241.9.15

the spacefaring fauna from AMOR ALVEO planetary system have been dubbed SPACE AMOEBAS and while primitive they possess some sort of primal intelligence that could be reasoned with.

it will take years before our scientists would be able to develop a forms of communications with them, thusly it will have to wait for some other time when we have both resources and priorities to spare.




2241.10.19

the space station within BRAKMA belongs to ASSOCIATION OF POTTERERS, refitters and scrappers of space-and-warships.



2242.2.14

the SYREEN have suffered a terrible tragedy on this day.

although there are colonies within our space, and that of the MO TO and the KRYPTANS, our statisticians estimate that out of 6.1 billion SYREEN in existence, approximately 3.3 billion perished along their homeworld when it finally and violently exploded.




2242.8.9

the council agenda has been updated accordingly, and no longer it is about territory and expansion, but relationships and trust amongst the neighbours.

furthermore, COUNCIL LEADER Bzzrakk Frroww has personally extended their appendage of support to the SYREEN, granting a monthly deal of energy credits, minerals, food and consumer goods to their peoples, so that during this darkest of moments in their history as a species, they might still thrive.



2242.11.14

a courier network to better maintain connections between our colonies and TAZZ has been established as yet another EXPANSION tradition of the CHENJESU COUNCIL.




2243.7.14

one of the moons of the CURSA VI gas giant is about to fall within the gas layers of its mother planet, a one-in-a-agitation opportunity. Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak immediately begun observation and record of this event, forbidding anyone to do so without their approval.

it has been noted that recently Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak, a budding-relative of our esteemed Tzzz Tzer-Tzak, has been abusing crystal smootheners and similar substances, and this might cause their premature petrification, but none on the council dares question their ability to uphold their work standards despite their vices.





2244.1.14

the observation of the moon impact of CURSA VI has only excited Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak more into pursuing the work as a field explorer, but perhaps that is for the best.

meanwhile our diplomatic corps have noted two things that might be betraying an imminent coming of a military conflict. firstly the SHOFIXTI have declared both SYREEN and KRYPTANS as their worst rivals.

secondly the SYREEN have moved their fleets to the UMBRA planetary system and begun cooperating on movements of their starships. the council members have decided to try and find a peaceful solution to this predicament, as the last thing anyone needs is violence and destruction.




2244.9.18

Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz has finished their biggest and most difficult excavation yet, and this resulted in recovery of the CRYSTAL OF ODRYSKIA, which is immensely valuable crystalline form.

it has been put into storage as we have no need for it at the moment. as there are no more archeological sites within our territory, Tzrzzak Bzz-Hrrz joined other scientists on exploratory and charting trip outside our space.






2245.1.2

On the same day the CHENJESU established communications with three other species that inhabit this galaxy. the BLOBBOS, the FRUBRALAV, and the SUPOX.

the BLOBBOS and the SUPOX seem to have some sort of federation, although it is puzzling how they managed to do so, because they occupy two opposite sides of the galaxy, and are even waging war against the L'LOSIANS!

meanwhile, FRUBRALAV are peculiar species currently at war with MO TOS, but that is a given considering their irreconciliable ethics at play within their respective governments. CHENJESU COUNCIL immediately sent envoys to all three races in hopes of achieving a fruitful and peaceful relationship with each and every of them.



2245.2.4

with further inquiries within SUPOX geovernment, it seems that they are able to propagate their species with help of space fauna. that would explain the scattered ownership of systems within the galaxy by the plant-based SUPOXES.



2245.3.16

with the survey of DENEB IIB and subsequent discovery of primitive GRIMANCHAN species, the HABITABLE WORLDS SURVEY initiated by our science division several decades ago has come to a completion. it is a day of harmonic jubilations for every CHENJESU scientist within our space.



2245.7.1

the ARTISAN GUILD has given us an opportuntiy to develop our culture and arts to a degree never seen before, and the council agreed to the proposal, and now a MINISTRY OF CULTURE is being constructed on TAZZ in place of some bureaucratic offices once standing there.



2246.10.8

the war between L'LOSIANS and BLOBBOS have been concluded and the BLOBBOS lost one star system and one colony within it. it is a sad day when a conqueror conquers so needlessly.

this has caused some within CHENJESU COUNCIL to question whether there can be truly peace with the DEATH-QUEENS and their ilk. on the other appendage, pursuit of closer relations with the BLOBBOS and the SUPOXES seems only natural way of progress.




2246.10.26

not even a month later the L'LOSIANS show just how much their thirst for conquest of territories of other sentients.

HOEDUS outpost, which is our immediate and only border with the L'LOSIANS, has been slated for immediate expansion and fortification if the worse is to pass and the DEATH-QUEEN commits her nation to war against CHENJESI. our diplomats have reaffirmed the mutual defense pact we had with the SHOFIXTI and their SHOGUN, Katana Neko.

it seems that despite all our efforts, there will be no peace in our time...

only conflict.

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Chapter 006: the relentless destroyers

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2246.11.14

the L'LOSIAN government continues its claiming of our systems near their territory, and their envoys are working hard to damage our relationship despite the efforts of our own diplomats.

the council members have approved a new class of sturdier designs of the Bzzk corvettes, and both EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON as well as COREWARD ARMADA are undergoing refits already in preparations for the sad day that the IMPERIUM OF L'OTH invades our borders.



2246.12.6

our diplomatic staff within IMPERIUM OF L'OTH was shoved into a transport and delivered to our borders with great haste.





2246.12.23

the xenobiology museum has asked the council to consider procurement of alien lifeforms from across the galaxy.

the procurement task ahs been slotted for our explorers - several specimens are in neighbouring areas, but some lie far with the SUPOX and the BLOBBOS, so this whole project might take decades, if not centuries, until it reaches completion.

meanwhile a hidden starbase has been found in the TAU CYGNI planetary system within CROSSROADS NEBULA. Tzaprak Vrroww, our envoy to the TEMPLE OF KRYPTA, was ordered to take leave of their assignment and help decipher the station's communication tables.



2247.2.10

although dishonesty and deceit are not values of CHENJESU species, the council realizes that such drastic measures as ESPIONAGE need to be undertaken to safeguard our borders.

Hhzzmm Bzz-Hrrz became the operational SPYMASTER within IMPERIUM OF LOTH's territory. there is hoping that the SYREEN, who were working directly with Hhzzmm Bzz-Hrrz before his move, will not be upset.



2247.4.9

a most welcome and yet uncomfortable event has happened, and that being recovery of high-power lasers for the use of our military.

the refit of COREWARD ARMADA that it was undergoing were stopped for few days as the starfleet design bureau worked these new laser arrays into a new Bzzk-class corvette. although some alloys were already spent on refits, the two units will undergo them once again as the L'LOSIANS are still simply posturing and not attacking just yet.



2247.5.23

the WENKWORT planetary system has all the signs of being developed and landscaped by unknown species, and Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has reported appearance of some automated drones in the vicinity of the planet, but they are not hostile to their ship.



2247.7.4

another EXPANSION tradition has been taken by the CHENJESU COUNCIL, which will be especially helpful with enlargement of our outposts in preparation for the possible conflict against IMPERIUM OF L'OTH.



2247.7.26

another space fauna seems to have been discovered by Tzzz Tzer-Tzak and their crew. envoy Zzzhmm Bzzoww was tasked with observation and finding a way to communicate with them if that is of course possible at all.




2247.9.5

the station hidden within CROSSROADS NEBULA belongs to the SHROUDWALKERS, who preach about the enigmatic dimension known as SHROUD. although we CHENJESI had individuals who claimed to have crystal-resonance capabilities in stories and legends about them, it seems that this phenomena not only can appear in organics but is a scientific fact also.





2247.12.29

the RACKETS have arrived in our territory offering us a boon that couldn't be more proper for the dire times we are in, and the Super-Clanker has technologies way above our own engineering and physics.

meanwhile, Tzzz Tzer-Tzak has completed the research of RELLRAIT and it seems to be connected both to the GARDENING DRONES as well as WENKWORT ARTEM. what that connection exactly is, we do not know.



2248.6.9

the spy network within IMPERIUM OF L'OTH has established its canals and Hhzzmm Bzz-Hrrz asked and was given permission to conduct the first intelligence operation at large scale and that is gathering of information, whatever it might be, for use by our strategists and officials.




2248.11.21

the space fauna found by Tzz Tzer-Tzak has been designated TIYANKI and are docile spacefarers grazing on gas giants. they have been declared by CHENJESU COUNCIL citizenry as 'adorable' in but few rotations.

meanwhile, it seems that even the polite and friendly BLOBBOS have an issue with the L'LOSIANS, which is not a surprise considering in the recent war the BLOBBOS lost a planetary system of HILLOS.




2249.2.16

the intel report from Hhzzmm Bzz-Hrrz have not given us any specific insight but at least it improved our general knowledge of the IMPERIUM. it seems that fortifying our outposts and upgrading our ships have evened out the difference between our militaries for some time.




2249.6.6

the previous agenda launched, the CHENJESU COUNCIL decided to pursue an agenda that will show everyone that we CHENJESI are peaceful species. perhaps that will help convince the IMPERIUM OF L'OTH that war is meaningless.



2250.12.1

it seems that the fellow lithoids on TIRIYOK I have found some sort of thinking organic counsciousness, and are ready to experiment with them. the council has decided that we shall hold firm to our policies and only watch from afar, despite the potential dangers this counsciousness might bring to the THARBARITES.

in other news, the L'LOSIANS seem not very eager for further posturing towards us. furthermore, the SUPOX and the BLOBBOS report being at war with some despicable species of arthropoids bent on total annihilation of the friendly planet species. our diplomats and communication specialists have been tasked with finding out more about this conflict, if our distant friends are willing to share.



2251.1.1

a most delightful proposal was brought by the intrepid SUPOX and BLOBBO diplomats especially, and it seems a prime opportunity to deepen our knowledge about the galaxy and the species that thrive within. so of course we have agreed.




2251.2.5

our diplomats have obtained visual data on the sudden appearance of the species and the vessels currently bombarding VLIK, the homeworld of the SUPOX. the scale of the bombardment is unlike anything we have seen before, and the ferocity and hatred emanating from these vessels are itching our crystalline cores in a way that could be decidedly described as 'most unpleasant'.








2252.1.4

the GALACTIC COMMUNITY has been declared and communications have been established with many species, expect the enemies of the SUPOX. our diplomats have received linguistic tables and communication frequencies of all the species who supported the COMMUNITY, and, starting closest to the BLOBBOS and going spinward along the galaxy axis, these are:

the UMGAH, which seem to be floating blobbos with penchant for organic technology.

the DRUUGE, whose government seems to be an exploitative commercial venture rather than political one.

the THRADDASH, which seem to be governed by a warrior council, think SHOFIXTI but much more brutish and authoritarian.

the YEHAT, who are avian species with their ethics similar to SHOFIXTI, but theirs is an hereditary monarchy.

and the ANDROSYNTH, which according to sparse genetic data we obtained are some sort of clones of highest quality.



2252.1.27

after a month another species have joined the COMMUNITY, and these being the BRYLL, who seem to be explorers and scientists.

there are also mentions of robotic species called AUTOHOMUS, which were seen working for the SUPOX and not possessing a homeworld, which is peculiar.



2252.3.11

the COMMUNITY has begun accepting first diplomatic proposal for laws and directives to be respected by the members of it, and our HIGH AMBASSADOR, Era Nanat, has eagerly became our delegate without much prompting.

our first proposal is to establish guidelines for treatment of workers, as not every society cares too much for the lowest and most abundant of their citizenry. this ought to be amended, and fast.



2252.5.27

the video data coming from ROOT planetary system depict wholesame eradication of SUPOX as the species and great devastation of the pristine valleys and forests of their homeworld.

whoever these aliens are, they are clearly a threat to the sentient life anywhere, and we must begin deliberations on how to counter them. first, however, we need to find out who exactly they are.



2252.10.11

the EXPANSION traditions are nearly fully embraced by our council. soon we will be on the governmental crossroads again, and perhaps it would be prudent to expand our economical or, perhaps, military traditions, as unpleasant as they might be.



2253.5.1

it seems that GALACTIC COMMUNITY is not the perfect place to settle differences, and some believe conflict exists for it. the UMGAH have attacked the DRUUGE, and even brought the BRYLL into it, some rumored causes of war being underhanded commercial practices.




2253.6.4

as the homeworld of the SUPOX falls to the unknown species so hell-bent on obliteration of all sentience, we receive the translated communications from their military vessels, and they introduce themselves as: the UR-QUAN.

from what our communications specialists can discern about them, is that they are remnant civilization of their own, some tens of thousands of years having waged war and being confined to their homeworld, once ruined, now being redeveloped and fueling their annihilation machines.

our crystalline cores are vibrating with apprehension and disgust for them, and it occurs to us that, despite all the time having passed and it being a very slim probability, the UR-QUAN might be the very RELENTLESS of the PRECURSORS' data archives.

if our council ever needed an enemy in all things, from now on - it shall be the UR-QUAN.

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Chapter 007: stay strong

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2253.10.1

the situation on TIRIYOK I monitored by our scientists is becoming uneasy to the council as well as it might be a sign that the nodal counsciousness is planning to usurp the TARBARITES rule of their own home planet.





2253.11.9

COREWARD ARMADA has been dispatched to clear the automated droneship within KLENDATH planetary system and allow our scientists to explore that particular area of the rim.

also, the war between the FRUBRALAV and the MO TOS have come to an end and a new polity was created, out of FRUBRALAV space but with its government aligned to the MO TOS spiritualistic and democratic values.



2253.12.4

that Tzzz Tzer-Tzak was a philosopher and historian and scientist was long known to us, but that they were also a culinary expert, that makes them simply irreplaceable amongst the ranks of CHENJESU scientists.




2254.1.23

our observations of TARBARITES unfortunately were a bit too obvious and the lithoid natives of TIRIYOK I have made contact with us.

the council is considering sending an envoy to the TARBARITE nation states in hopes of establishing a relationship with them, as they have begun developing space programs and it might be only few decades before they discover the meants to achieve faster-than-light travel.



2254.3.20

it is not only that MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP is growing, as it has to be noted that STELLAR ENTENTE now has trio of affiliaties, the most recent being YEHAT EMPIRE.

our council is torn, it would be, of course, most beneficial to join both, but memberships are exclusive. thus, only be staying neutral, we can remain in good relationship with both of these federations.



2254.4.1

all well that ends well as an ANDROSYNTH saying goes, and the TARBARITES with the help of the thinking, organic computer, were able to jumpstart their research into space-related topics.

simply put they are now the member of our galaxy, and the council immediately sent them customary CHENJESU gifts of edible minerals and refined alloys as well as with proposals for diplomatic relationship at large.



2255.1.1

although the hacking attempt was successful and our envoy pointed that out, the DRUUGE have jumped on this opportunity to damage our relationship.

but with enough patience and enough time given to our diploamtic staff, that damage will be repaired, eventually.



2255.1.18

a new civilization joined the GALACTIC COMMUNITY, and that is the nation of the HADADESHI, which are an autocratic state devoted firstly to sciences and secondly to peace.

standard diplomatic protocols have been activated and gift barges have been loaded and sent to towards CIPUX planetary system.



2255.6.20

another interstellar war has ended and the CRIMSON CORPORATION has been greatly weakened by the loss of its CENTRAL TRADE WORLD.

UMGAH, despite their look of a happy fungoid blob, seem to be rather aggressive in regards of their neighbours.



2255.8.21

the COREWARD ARMADA have made entry into KLENDATH planetary system and has removed the automated defense and mining drone that was keeping watch over the area.

Hrazzz Krakzz has expressed their interest in venturing past KLENDATH and into the nebula, and considering the amount of drones lurking in various systems, the council agreed to the idea.




2255.10.16

the EXPANSION traditions of the CHENJESU COUNCIL have been completed, and we immediately use that momentous occassion to enlarge our diplomatic corps with extra offices and envoys.

to unite the galaxy in peace, and the counteract the genocidal tendencies of the UR-QUAN, this is the only way. Nnzzz Tzrrow, one of the two new envoys, was sent to establish our network of informants and observers within UR-QUAN territory. The other envoy, Brzzap Pzz-Tzz, ventured to develop closer ties with the MO TOS.



2256.4.4

the AMOEBA PACIFICATION PROJECT has been completed by CHENJESI physicists, and from now on this particular space fauna should pose us no threat.




2256.6.7

the pacifist agenda has been launched and another has been taken, and it should improve our political and societal cooperation to a degree that will be useful during development of our next set of traditions.



2257.5.17

and that is the traditions of STATECRAFT, to better manage our small corner of space.



2257.7.29

a most disturbing development has shaken the entirety of the council, because the MO TO NATION has helped persuade the rest of the MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION to grant associate status to the IMPERIUM OF L'OTH.

our diplomats are pondering if this is the opportunity to help befriend the L'LOSIANS, now that we seem have to common association with them.



2257.9.27

it might become hypocrisy to do so now, but this most recent association of our prideful neighbours, the SHOFIXTI, to the STELLAR ENTENTE, seems to be showing us the direction the CHENJESU COUNCIL ought to take.

on the same day, the declaration of the council to the MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION was made, and the request to be given associate status was sent to the BLOBBOS few hours later.



2257.12.30

the first vote of the GALACTIC COMMUNITY has passed and now begins the race by the more mercantile and capitalist oriented stellar nations to host the market station within their borders.



2258.7.4

another special project about the space fauna - if it can be called such - was about DRONES and while there seem no way to make peace with them, their mining practices have been quite enlightening to our excavators.



2258.10.22

the IMPERIUM OF L'OTH has declared war against the BLOBBOS and the SUPOX once again.



2260.6.9

for the past year there was little to do and little did our scientists had to report, but now as still unclaimed worlds are explored, we get some interesting news.

for example, this particular bacteria was brought to TAZZ, where it was studied, and this was the result.



2260.7.5

in other places, gray goo is studied and that grants us some free technological ideas to utilize right away.



2260.12.12

our agents within UR-QUAN space have provided us with the intelligence about the homeworld of the AUTO-HOMUS mechanical species, that being the world of TERRA within the SOL system.

it is puzzling that there is still AUTOHOMI on the planet considering UR-QUAN genocidal tendencies, but perhaps that does not include robotic beings? more intelligence gathering is needed to determine the truth.




2261.1.1

the next negotiations for the position of the COUNCIL LEADER have begun on the same day that an alien scientist approached the council searching for a place to compose.

the female Zosira K'tun is a scientist, and we as a species greatly value scientists, but there is simply no place on the council or within our ranks for yet another one, and she was dismissed by the council.




2261.6.1

the RACKETS have offered us a rather innotative piece of extracting hardware for some exotic gases we had sitting in the stockpile.

shortly afterwards we were able to expand or STATECRAFT traditions, taking this one because another agenda should be ready for deployment by the council within two years.



2261.7.1

once again Hrazzz Krakzz is chosen to the seat of the COUNCIL LEADER. we hope that their military expertise won't be put to actual use in the near future.



2262.6.6

the world of BOMBALA IVA is an archeological site, and now that we have secured the system, Hzzzkk Hzzak-Tzzak will be tasked with excavating the strange trenches and see what secrets they hold.



2262.7.8

Judge Uld Dagr have just published his essay about crime and its prevention. it is culmination of his work over the years, and it indeed is of a great benefit.

his theories on society alone have granted us much needed push towards our developing political traditions.




2262.12.3

an exiled scientist has been found a fraud, and Judge Uld Dagr has sent an enforcement memo to our neighbours in case they ever show up.

meanwhile the council was able to develop some CONSTITUTIONAL FOCUS towards their agendas.



2263.1.5

the galactic market specialists have decided where their main station it will be, and it is in orbit of LIR'DAL, the homeworld of the L'LOSIANS.




2263.5.8

one agenda launched, another taken into the chambers, and one that will help the council itself, for that matter.



2263.6.2

almost immediately the agenda of DEPARTMENTAL EFFICIENCY brings results.

Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak has become a truly unparalelled scientist, and all of the science division members look up to them.

who knows, perhaps, one day, Vrzazz Tzer-Tzak will develop a method to bring peace to all of the species of our galaxy.

we will see.

TO BE CONTINUED...